Bodagurki - Bangarapet, Kolar

Bodagurki is a village situated in the Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangarpet and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Kamasamudra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bodagurki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodagurki is 622614. The village covers a total geographical area of 589.8 hectares and falls under the 563129 pincode. Robertson Pet is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bodagurki 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 Bodagurki

As per Census 2011, Bodagurki village has a total population of 744 people, consisting of 387 males and 357 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 403 literate and 341 illiterate residents. Additionally, 295 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population744387357
Child Population (0–6 yrs)915338
Scheduled Castes (SC)295158137
Scheduled Tribes (ST)633
Literate Population403249154
Illiterate Population341138203

Nearby Villages of Bodagurki

Bodagurki 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)
DoddamarihalliNorth1.90 km
RamasandraSouth2.00 km
ArimanahalliSouth-West2.09 km
LakkenahalliNorth-West2.20 km
YelachamandeWest2.24 km
TavarekereNorth-West2.55 km
LakkinayakanahalliEast2.58 km
JanaguttaWest2.76 km
PitchahalliNorth2.84 km
AppenahalliNorth-West2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bodagurki

Public transport in the Bodagurki is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bisanattam, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Robertson Pet to Bodagurki is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Bodagurki is about 39 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 Bodagurki

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bodagurki

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

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

FAQs about Bodagurki

Where is Bodagurki located?

Bodagurki village is located in Bangarapet Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bodagurki?

The Gram Panchayat of Bodagurki is Kamasamudra.

What is the pincode of Bodagurki?

The pincode of Bodagurki is 563129.

What is the population of Bodagurki?

Bodagurki has a total population of 744, including 387 males and 357 females.

How many households are there in Bodagurki?

There are 159 households in Bodagurki.

What is the literacy rate in Bodagurki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bodagurki is 54.17%. Male literacy is 64.34% and female literacy is 43.14%.