Buvanahalli - Bangarapet, Kolar

Buvanahalli is a village situated in the Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangarpet and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Yelesandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Buvanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Buvanahalli is 622568. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.6 hectares and falls under the 563114 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Buvanahalli 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 Buvanahalli

As per Census 2011, Buvanahalli village has a total population of 346 people, consisting of 184 males and 162 females. The village has 67 households and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 244 literate and 102 illiterate residents. Additionally, 214 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population346184162
Child Population (0–6 yrs)442618
Scheduled Castes (SC)21411797
Literate Population244135109
Illiterate Population1024953

Nearby Villages of Buvanahalli

Buvanahalli 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)
SuriganahalliSouth-West0.87 km
KotaramagullaWest1.56 km
GarudakempanahalliSouth-East1.58 km
YelesandraNorth1.70 km
UpasapuraWest1.92 km
NagenahalliSouth-West2.86 km
ChembenahalliWest2.99 km
KodagurkiNorth-West3.11 km
YachamanahalliWest3.22 km
HunakaldoddiNorth-West3.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Buvanahalli

Buvanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kamasamudram, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangarpet to Buvanahalli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Buvanahalli is about 36 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 Buvanahalli

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

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

Health Facilities in Buvanahalli

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

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

FAQs about Buvanahalli

Where is Buvanahalli located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Buvanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Buvanahalli is Yelesandra.

What is the pincode of Buvanahalli?

The pincode of Buvanahalli is 563114.

What is the population of Buvanahalli?

Buvanahalli has a total population of 346, including 184 males and 162 females.

How many households are there in Buvanahalli?

There are 67 households in Buvanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Buvanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Buvanahalli is 70.52%. Male literacy is 73.37% and female literacy is 67.28%.