Bage - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Bage is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Bage village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bage is 614954. The village covers a total geographical area of 453.32 hectares and falls under the 573214 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bage

According to the 2011 Census, Bage village had a total population of 936 people, including 455 males and 481 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.18%, with male literacy at 82.40% and female literacy at 66.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 411, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Bage

Bage 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 Bage

Bage is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Bage is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Bage is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bage

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

Health Facilities in Bage

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

FAQs about Bage