Barandooru - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Barandooru is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Bhadravati and around 25 km from Shimoga. Baranduru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barandooru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barandooru is 608629. The village covers a total geographical area of 357.79 hectares and falls under the 577227 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Barandooru

According to the 2011 Census, Barandooru village had a total population of 2,308 people, including 1,149 males and 1,159 females, living in 570 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.92%, with male literacy at 85.24% and female literacy at 72.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 377, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Barandooru

Barandooru 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 Barandooru

Barandooru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Barandooru is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Barandooru is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barandooru

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

Health Facilities in Barandooru

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

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