Bommenahalli - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Bommenahalli is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Bhadravati and around 28 km from Shimoga. Karehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bommenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bommenahalli is 608630. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.3 hectares and falls under the 577245 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bommenahalli 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 Bommenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Bommenahalli village had a total population of 1,123 people, including 556 males and 567 females, living in 317 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.94%, with male literacy at 82.85% and female literacy at 61.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 353, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Bommenahalli

Bommenahalli 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 Bommenahalli

Bommenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Bommenahalli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Bommenahalli is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bommenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Bommenahalli

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

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