Bhagamandala - Madikeri, Kodagu

Bhagamandala is a village situated in the Madikeri taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 37 km from Madikeri, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bhagamandala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagamandala is 617797. The village covers a total geographical area of 3250.55 hectares and falls under the 571247 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Bhagamandala

As per Census 2011, Bhagamandala village has a total population of 1,917 people, consisting of 979 males and 938 females. The village has 524 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 183 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,602 literate and 315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 200 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhagamandala are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,917979938
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1839291
Scheduled Castes (SC)432320
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20096104
Literate Population1,602853749
Illiterate Population315126189

Nearby Villages of Bhagamandala

Bhagamandala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ThannimaniSouth-West2.17 km
KundacheriEast5.12 km
MelchembuNorth5.44 km
KopattiEast8.56 km
CherangalaSouth-West8.66 km
SingathuruSouth-East8.78 km
ThodikanaNorth9.17 km
SampajeNorth-East9.40 km
KarikeWest9.70 km
Sannapulikotu (no.2)South9.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhagamandala

Bhagamandala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bajakare Halt, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Bhagamandala is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Bhagamandala is about 37 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 Bhagamandala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhagamandala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhagamandala

Where is Bhagamandala located?

Bhagamandala village is located in Madikeri Taluka, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhagamandala?

Bhagamandala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhagamandala?

The pincode of Bhagamandala is 571247.

What is the population of Bhagamandala?

Bhagamandala has a total population of 1,917, including 979 males and 938 females.

How many households are there in Bhagamandala?

There are 524 households in Bhagamandala.

What is the literacy rate in Bhagamandala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhagamandala is 83.57%. Male literacy is 87.13% and female literacy is 79.85%.