Atthigere - Bangarapet, Kolar

Atthigere is a village situated in the Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangarpet and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Magondi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atthigere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atthigere is 622535. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.05 hectares and falls under the 563162 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Atthigere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bangarapet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Atthigere

As per Census 2011, Atthigere village has a total population of 457 people, consisting of 234 males and 223 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 272 literate and 185 illiterate residents. Additionally, 254 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Atthigere

Atthigere 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 Atthigere

Atthigere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Varadapur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangarpet to Atthigere is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Atthigere is about 28 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 Atthigere

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

Health Facilities in Atthigere

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

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