Battarakuppa - Kolar Gold Field, Kolar

Battarakuppa is a village situated in the Kolar Gold Field taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 33 km from Bangarpet and around 36 km from Kolar. Hulkooru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Battarakuppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Battarakuppa is 622705. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.64 hectares and falls under the 563116 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Battarakuppa 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 Battarakuppa

According to the 2011 Census, Battarakuppa village had a total population of 335 people, including 158 males and 177 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.66%, with male literacy at 81.16% and female literacy at 64.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Battarakuppa

Battarakuppa 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 Battarakuppa

Battarakuppa 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 Coromandel, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Battarakuppa is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Battarakuppa 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 Battarakuppa

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

Health Facilities in Battarakuppa

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

FAQs about Battarakuppa