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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Bachinhal village had a total population of 934 people, including 471 males and 463 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.10%, with male literacy at 71.65% and female literacy at 46.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 165.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bachinhal