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

As per Census 2011, Badagarakeri village has a total population of 1,539 people, consisting of 805 males and 734 females. The village has 455 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,049 literate and 490 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 283 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,539805734
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1547678
Scheduled Castes (SC)703139
Scheduled Tribes (ST)283155128
Literate Population1,049575474
Illiterate Population490230260

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HysodlurNorth-East3.63 km
Nemmale East And WestSouth-East6.17 km
ParakatageriWest6.32 km
KuttandiNorth-West6.39 km
HudikeriNorth-East6.54 km
TheraluSouth6.93 km
BegurNorth7.36 km
T. ShettigeriEast7.63 km
BellurEast8.90 km
B.shettigeriNorth9.72 km

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.

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 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Badagarakeri

Where is Badagarakeri located?

Badagarakeri village is located in Ponnampet Taluka, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Badagarakeri?

The Gram Panchayat of Badagarakeri is Birunani.

What is the pincode of Badagarakeri?

The pincode of Badagarakeri is 571249.

What is the population of Badagarakeri?

Badagarakeri has a total population of 1,539, including 805 males and 734 females.

How many households are there in Badagarakeri?

There are 455 households in Badagarakeri.

What is the literacy rate in Badagarakeri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badagarakeri is 68.16%. Male literacy is 71.43% and female literacy is 64.58%.