Booka - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Booka is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hirisave serves as the Gram Panchayat for Booka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Booka is 617333. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.2 hectares and falls under the 573124 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Booka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shravanabelagola Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Booka

According to the 2011 Census, Booka village had a total population of 513 people, including 229 males and 284 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,240 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.08%, with male literacy at 79.63% and female literacy at 62.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Booka

Booka is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Booka

Booka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandagere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Booka is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Booka is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Booka

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Booka village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Booka

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Booka village are given below:

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