Bankavadi - Saraguru, Mysuru

Bankavadi is a village situated in the Saraguru taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Heggadadevankote and around 65 km from Mysore. B.matakere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankavadi is 619108. The village covers a total geographical area of 1395.95 hectares and falls under the 571121 pincode. Saragur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Bankavadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Heggadadevankote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bankavadi

According to the 2011 Census, Bankavadi village had a total population of 730 people, including 378 males and 352 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.72%, with male literacy at 80.92% and female literacy at 72.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankavadi

Bankavadi 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 Bankavadi

Bankavadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nanjangud Town, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saragur to Bankavadi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Bankavadi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankavadi

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

Health Facilities in Bankavadi

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

FAQs about Bankavadi