Bailakampur - Kanakagiri, Koppal

Bailakampur is a village situated in the Kanakagiri taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Gangawati and around 50 km from Koppal. Basarihal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bailakampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bailakampur is 601560. The village covers a total geographical area of 621.84 hectares and falls under the 583283 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bailakampur

According to the 2011 Census, Bailakampur village had a total population of 862 people, including 440 males and 422 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.90%, with male literacy at 62.71% and female literacy at 44.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 395.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population862440422
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1447866
Scheduled Castes (SC)1015051
Scheduled Tribes (ST)395200195
Literate Population387227160
Illiterate Population475213262

Nearby Villages of Bailakampur

Bailakampur 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)
VarankhedNorth-East1.91 km
KanakapuraEast2.30 km
BasrihalSouth2.41 km
GouripurNorth-West3.25 km
Chikka WadderkalWest3.84 km
HanmanhalEast4.22 km
LayadhunsiNorth4.41 km
SirwarEast4.53 km
SomsagaraSouth5.05 km
HongaddiNorth-West5.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bailakampur

Bailakampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hitnal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Bailakampur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Bailakampur is about 50 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 Bailakampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bailakampur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bailakampur

Where is Bailakampur located?

Bailakampur village is located in Kanakagiri Taluka, Koppal district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bailakampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bailakampur is Basarihal.

What is the pincode of Bailakampur?

The pincode of Bailakampur is 583283.

What is the population of Bailakampur?

Bailakampur had a total population of 862, including 440 males and 422 females.

How many households are there in Bailakampur?

Bailakampur had 134 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bailakampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bailakampur was 53.90%. Male literacy was 62.71% and female literacy was 44.94%.