Bukanakere - Krishnarajpet, Mandya

Bukanakere is a village situated in the Krishnarajpet taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnarajapet and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Bookanakere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bukanakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bukanakere is 613652. The village covers a total geographical area of 821.96 hectares and falls under the 571807 pincode. Krishnarajpet is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bukanakere

According to the 2011 Census, Bukanakere village had a total population of 3,369 people, including 1,737 males and 1,632 females, living in 816 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.07%, with male literacy at 74.39% and female literacy at 59.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Bukanakere

Bukanakere 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 Bukanakere

Bukanakere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arjunahalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnarajpet to Bukanakere is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Bukanakere is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bukanakere

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

Health Facilities in Bukanakere

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

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