Byrakur - Mulbagal, Kolar

Byrakur is a village situated in the Mulbagal taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mulbagal and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Byrakur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Byrakur is 623080. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.6 hectares and falls under the 563131 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Byrakur 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 Byrakur

As per Census 2011, Byrakur village has a total population of 2,361 people, consisting of 1,221 males and 1,140 females. The village has 503 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,647 literate and 714 illiterate residents. Additionally, 631 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 106 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Byrakur

Byrakur 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 Byrakur

Byrakur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Srinivaspur, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Byrakur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Byrakur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Byrakur

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

Health Facilities in Byrakur

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

FAQs about Byrakur