Bandargal - Kushtagi, Koppal

Bandargal is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Katapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandargal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandargal is 601424. The village covers a total geographical area of 565.8 hectares and falls under the 583281 pincode. Ilkal is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bandargal 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 Bandargal

According to the 2011 Census, Bandargal village had a total population of 1,346 people, including 709 males and 637 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.18%, with male literacy at 84.49% and female literacy at 59.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandargal

Bandargal 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 Bandargal

Bandargal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Guledagudda Rd, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ilkal to Bandargal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Bandargal is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandargal

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

Health Facilities in Bandargal

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

FAQs about Bandargal