Bhandigadi Village Overview
Bhandigadi is a village in Tirthahalli tehsil of Shimoga district, Karnataka. It lies about 18 km from Tirthahalli tehsil headquarters and around 86 km from Shimoga district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Basavani is the Gram Panchayat for Bhandigadi village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bhandigadi village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandigadi is 608265. The village covers a geographical area of 481 hectares and has a pincode of 577432. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Location Map of Bhandigadi
Population & Demographics of Bhandigadi
This section provides population and demographic details of Bhandigadi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 642 | 320 | 322 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 58 | 26 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 131 | 71 | 60 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 471 | 260 | 211 |
| Illiterate Population | 171 | 60 | 111 |
Key population details of Bhandigadi village are given below:
- Bhandigadi village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 642, including approximately 320 males and 322 females, with a sex ratio of 1006 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 131 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 10 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bhandigadi village is good, with a literacy rate of about 73.36%.
- There are around 152 households in Bhandigadi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bhandigadi
Transport facilities help residents of Bhandigadi village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bhandigadi
The following villages are located close to Bhandigadi and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bhandigadi
- Where is Bhandigadi located?
- Bhandigadi village is located in Tirthahalli Taluka, Shimoga district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bhandigadi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bhandigadi is Basavani (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bhandigadi?
- The pincode of Bhandigadi is 577432.
- What is the population of Bhandigadi?
- Bhandigadi has a total population of 642, including 320 males and 322 females.
- How many households are there in Bhandigadi?
- There are 152 households in Bhandigadi.
- What is the literacy rate in Bhandigadi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhandigadi is 73.36%. Male literacy is 81.25% and female literacy is 65.53%.