Bukkasagara - Gubbi, Tumakuru

Bukkasagara is a village situated in the Gubbi taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from Gubbi and around 44 km from Tumkur. Chengavi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bukkasagara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bukkasagara is 611926. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.27 hectares and falls under the 572213 pincode. Gubbi is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Bukkasagara

According to the 2011 Census, Bukkasagara village had a total population of 878 people, including 441 males and 437 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.20%, with male literacy at 71.32% and female literacy at 58.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 107.

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

Nearby Villages of Bukkasagara

Bukkasagara 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 Bukkasagara

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bukkasagara. The nearest railway station is Gubbi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gubbi to Bukkasagara is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Bukkasagara is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bukkasagara

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

Health Facilities in Bukkasagara

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

FAQs about Bukkasagara