Bidarur - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Bidarur is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Shanivarasanthe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bidarur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bidarur is 617892. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.59 hectares and falls under the 571235 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bidarur

According to the 2011 Census, Bidarur village had a total population of 5,879 people, including 2,914 males and 2,965 females, living in 1,557 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.33%, with male literacy at 90.42% and female literacy at 80.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,074, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Bidarur

Bidarur 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 Bidarur

Bidarur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Bidarur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Bidarur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bidarur

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

Health Facilities in Bidarur

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

FAQs about Bidarur