Byrambada - Virajpet, Kodagu

Byrambada is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Halugunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Byrambada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Byrambada is 618021. The village covers a total geographical area of 482.1 hectares and falls under the 571211 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Byrambada 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 Byrambada

As per Census 2011, Byrambada village has a total population of 483 people, consisting of 236 males and 247 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 353 literate and 130 illiterate residents. Additionally, 85 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 108 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population483236247
Child Population (0–6 yrs)562729
Scheduled Castes (SC)854243
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1085949
Literate Population353184169
Illiterate Population1305278

Nearby Villages of Byrambada

Byrambada 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)
HalugundaNorth-West2.37 km
KannangalaSouth-East2.49 km
YedurNorth-East2.60 km
HachinadNorth3.13 km
DevanageriSouth-West3.57 km
MaithadiWest4.11 km
Chembe BelliyurSouth4.26 km
Sodluru KattemaduNorth4.55 km
KavadiSouth-East4.88 km
KiggaluNorth-West4.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Byrambada

Byrambada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Subrahmanya Road, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 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 Byrambada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Byrambada is about 32 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 Byrambada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Byrambada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Byrambada

Where is Byrambada located?

Byrambada village is located in Virajpet Taluka, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Byrambada?

The Gram Panchayat of Byrambada is Halugunda.

What is the pincode of Byrambada?

The pincode of Byrambada is 571211.

What is the population of Byrambada?

Byrambada has a total population of 483, including 236 males and 247 females.

How many households are there in Byrambada?

There are 135 households in Byrambada.

What is the literacy rate in Byrambada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Byrambada is 73.08%. Male literacy is 77.97% and female literacy is 68.42%.