Batuvarahalli - Mulbagal, Kolar

Batuvarahalli is a village situated in the Mulbagal taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mulbagal and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Mallanayakanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batuvarahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batuvarahalli is 623139. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.96 hectares and falls under the 563136 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Batuvarahalli

As per Census 2011, Batuvarahalli village has a total population of 455 people, consisting of 238 males and 217 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 206 literate and 249 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 77 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population455238217
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502624
Scheduled Castes (SC)583028
Scheduled Tribes (ST)773740
Literate Population20612779
Illiterate Population249111138

Nearby Villages of Batuvarahalli

Batuvarahalli 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)
ChikkaguttahalliNorth-West1.16 km
BevanathaSouth-East1.31 km
ThimmapuraSouth-West1.44 km
KrishnapuraWest1.50 km
SettikalEast1.70 km
Puli ObereddihalliNorth2.03 km
D.kurubarahalliWest2.07 km
DoddaguttahalliNorth-West2.18 km
PuttenahalliSouth-West2.44 km
VajranagenahalliWest2.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Batuvarahalli

Batuvarahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Coromandel, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Batuvarahalli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Batuvarahalli is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batuvarahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Batuvarahalli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Batuvarahalli 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 >10 km

FAQs about Batuvarahalli

Where is Batuvarahalli located?

Batuvarahalli village is located in Mulbagal Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Batuvarahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Batuvarahalli is Mallanayakanahalli.

What is the pincode of Batuvarahalli?

The pincode of Batuvarahalli is 563136.

What is the population of Batuvarahalli?

Batuvarahalli has a total population of 455, including 238 males and 217 females.

How many households are there in Batuvarahalli?

There are 97 households in Batuvarahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Batuvarahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Batuvarahalli is 45.27%. Male literacy is 53.36% and female literacy is 36.41%.