Badagarakeri - Ponnampet, Kodagu

Badagarakeri is a village situated in the Ponnampet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Virajpet and around 75 km from Madikeri. Birunani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badagarakeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badagarakeri is 618061. The village covers a total geographical area of 2347.22 hectares and falls under the 571249 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Badagarakeri 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 Badagarakeri

According to the 2011 Census, Badagarakeri village had a total population of 1,539 people, including 805 males and 734 females, living in 455 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.74%, with male literacy at 78.88% and female literacy at 72.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Badagarakeri

Badagarakeri 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 Badagarakeri

Badagarakeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahe, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Badagarakeri is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Badagarakeri is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badagarakeri

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

Health Facilities in Badagarakeri

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

FAQs about Badagarakeri