Bachinhal - Kushtagi, Koppal

Bachinhal is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Menedal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bachinhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bachinhal is 601535. The village covers a total geographical area of 374.23 hectares and falls under the 583279 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bachinhal

As per Census 2011, Bachinhal village has a total population of 934 people, consisting of 471 males and 463 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 461 literate and 473 illiterate residents. Additionally, 239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 165 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population934471463
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1548371
Scheduled Castes (SC)239120119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1658877
Literate Population461278183
Illiterate Population473193280

Nearby Villages of Bachinhal

Bachinhal 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)
ChickmukrtinhalSouth-East1.95 km
Rampur(m)South-West2.78 km
HiremukartihalSouth2.79 km
HuliyapurWest2.86 km
NawalhalliNorth-West3.88 km
SiddapurSouth3.92 km
GudadhanamsagarSouth-West4.32 km
HadagliSouth-East4.40 km
ManedhalSouth-East5.00 km
NeerlotiWest5.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bachinhal

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bachinhal. The nearest railway station is Ginigera, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Bachinhal is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Bachinhal is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bachinhal

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

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

Health Facilities in Bachinhal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bachinhal 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Bachinhal

Where is Bachinhal located?

Bachinhal village is located in Kushtagi Taluka, Koppal district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bachinhal?

The Gram Panchayat of Bachinhal is Menedal.

What is the pincode of Bachinhal?

The pincode of Bachinhal is 583279.

What is the population of Bachinhal?

Bachinhal has a total population of 934, including 471 males and 463 females.

How many households are there in Bachinhal?

There are 186 households in Bachinhal.

What is the literacy rate in Bachinhal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bachinhal is 49.36%. Male literacy is 59.02% and female literacy is 39.52%.