Bhanukuli - Sagar, Shivamogga

Bhanukuli is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 60 km from Sagar and around 135 km from Shimoga. Banukuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhanukuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanukuli is 607136. The village covers a total geographical area of 2250.59 hectares and falls under the 577421 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bhanukuli

According to the 2011 Census, Bhanukuli village had a total population of 543 people, including 284 males and 259 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.80%, with male literacy at 92.02% and female literacy at 78.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhanukuli

Bhanukuli 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 Bhanukuli

Bhanukuli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhatkal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Bhanukuli is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Bhanukuli is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhanukuli

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

Health Facilities in Bhanukuli

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

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