Budikote - Bangarapet, Kolar

Budikote is a village situated in the Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangarpet and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Budikote village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budikote is 622549. The village covers a total geographical area of 355.65 hectares and falls under the 563114 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Budikote village had a total population of 3,347 people, including 1,743 males and 1,604 females, living in 757 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.27%, with male literacy at 81.44% and female literacy at 64.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 288, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Budikote

Budikote 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 Budikote

Budikote 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 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangarpet to Budikote is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Budikote is about 30 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 Budikote

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

Health Facilities in Budikote

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

FAQs about Budikote