Badagabanangala - Virajpet, Kodagu

Badagabanangala is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Maldare serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badagabanangala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badagabanangala is 618037. The village covers a total geographical area of 1408.78 hectares and falls under the 571253 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Badagabanangala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Badagabanangala

According to the 2011 Census, Badagabanangala village had a total population of 5,132 people, including 2,487 males and 2,645 females, living in 1,140 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.06%, with male literacy at 87.51% and female literacy at 71.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 807, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 371.

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

Nearby Villages of Badagabanangala

Badagabanangala 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 Badagabanangala

Badagabanangala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Badagabanangala is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Badagabanangala is about 27 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 Badagabanangala

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

Health Facilities in Badagabanangala

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

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