Buklapura (Rural) - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Buklapura (Rural) is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Tirthahalli and around 65 km from Shimoga. Melinakuruvalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Buklapura (Rural) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Buklapura (Rural) is 608229. The village covers a total geographical area of 622.2 hectares and falls under the 577432 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Buklapura (Rural)

According to the 2011 Census, Buklapura (Rural) village had a total population of 1,970 people, including 1,016 males and 954 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.85%, with male literacy at 91.20% and female literacy at 80.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 205, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Buklapura (Rural)

Buklapura (Rural) 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 Buklapura (Rural)

Buklapura (Rural) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Buklapura (Rural) is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Buklapura (Rural) is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Buklapura (Rural)

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

Health Facilities in Buklapura (Rural)

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

FAQs about Buklapura (Rural)