Bidarur - Sagar, Shivamogga

Bidarur is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 34 km from Sagar and around 95 km from Shimoga. Aralagodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bidarur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bidarur is 607144. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.52 hectares and falls under the 577421 pincode. Jog Kargal is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Bidarur 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 Bidarur

According to the 2011 Census, Bidarur village had a total population of 382 people, including 186 males and 196 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.39%, with male literacy at 92.94% and female literacy at 82.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Bidarur

Bidarur 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 Bidarur

Bidarur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jog Kargal to Bidarur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Bidarur is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bidarur

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

Health Facilities in Bidarur

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

FAQs about Bidarur