Bhyrapura - Sagar, Shivamogga

Bhyrapura is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 36 km from Sagar and around 54 km from Shimoga. Gowthamapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhyrapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhyrapura is 607286. The village covers a total geographical area of 1911.21 hectares and falls under the 577412 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Bhyrapura 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 Bhyrapura

According to the 2011 Census, Bhyrapura village had a total population of 1,110 people, including 541 males and 569 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.85%, with male literacy at 79.92% and female literacy at 60.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,110541569
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1256362
Scheduled Castes (SC)411823
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1679
Literate Population688382306
Illiterate Population422159263

Nearby Villages of Bhyrapura

Bhyrapura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NadavalliWest2.50 km
HariharapuraEast2.69 km
YarekoppaEast3.00 km
AmbligolaNorth-East3.34 km
A. AnnapuraNorth4.40 km
HireharakaSouth4.75 km
DanandurSouth4.78 km
GowthampuraSouth-West5.24 km
MudubasiddapuraNorth5.49 km
BannuruNorth-East5.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhyrapura

Bhyrapura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Adderi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Bhyrapura is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Bhyrapura is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhyrapura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhyrapura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhyrapura

Where is Bhyrapura located?

Bhyrapura village is located in Sagar Taluka, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhyrapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhyrapura is Gowthamapura.

What is the pincode of Bhyrapura?

The pincode of Bhyrapura is 577412.

What is the population of Bhyrapura?

Bhyrapura had a total population of 1,110, including 541 males and 569 females.

How many households are there in Bhyrapura?

Bhyrapura had 256 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhyrapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhyrapura was 69.85%. Male literacy was 79.92% and female literacy was 60.36%.