Buklapura Village Overview
Buklapura is a village in Tirthahalli tehsil of Shimoga district, Karnataka. It lies about 5 km from Tirthahalli tehsil headquarters and around 65 km from Shimoga district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Melinakuruvalli is the Gram Panchayat for Buklapura village.
The sections below provide essential information about Buklapura 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 Buklapura is 608229. The village covers a geographical area of 622.2 hectares and has a pincode of 577432. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Location Map of Buklapura
Population & Demographics of Buklapura
This section provides population and demographic details of Buklapura village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,970 | 1,016 | 954 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 154 | 96 | 58 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 205 | 98 | 107 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 36 | 19 | 17 |
| Literate Population | 1,559 | 839 | 720 |
| Illiterate Population | 411 | 177 | 234 |
Key population details of Buklapura village are given below:
- Buklapura village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,970, including approximately 1,016 males and 954 females, with a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 205 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 36 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Buklapura village is high, with a literacy rate of about 79.14%.
- There are around 444 households in Buklapura village.
Transport & Connectivity of Buklapura
Transport facilities help residents of Buklapura 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 Buklapura
The following villages are located close to Buklapura 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 Buklapura
- Where is Buklapura located?
- Buklapura village is located in Tirthahalli Taluka, Shimoga district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Buklapura?
- The Gram Panchayat of Buklapura is Melinakuruvalli (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Buklapura?
- The pincode of Buklapura is 577432.
- What is the population of Buklapura?
- Buklapura has a total population of 1,970, including 1,016 males and 954 females.
- How many households are there in Buklapura?
- There are 444 households in Buklapura.
- What is the literacy rate in Buklapura?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Buklapura is 79.14%. Male literacy is 82.58% and female literacy is 75.47%.