Banagere - Kolar Gold Field, Kolar

Banagere is a village situated in the Kolar Gold Field taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Bangarpet and around 35 km from Kolar. Marikuppam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banagere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banagere is 622818. The village covers a total geographical area of 380.57 hectares and falls under the 563117 pincode. Robertson Pet is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Banagere

As per Census 2011, Banagere village has a total population of 804 people, consisting of 416 males and 388 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 439 literate and 365 illiterate residents. Additionally, 299 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banagere

Banagere 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 Banagere

Banagere is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Marikuppam, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Robertson Pet to Banagere is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Banagere is about 35 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 Banagere

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

Health Facilities in Banagere

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

FAQs about Banagere