Bychapura - Koratagere, Tumakuru

Bychapura is a village situated in the Koratagere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Koratagere and around 44 km from Tumkur. Bichapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bychapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bychapura is 611101. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.75 hectares and falls under the 572121 pincode. Koratagere is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bychapura

As per Census 2011, Bychapura village has a total population of 964 people, consisting of 462 males and 502 females. The village has 248 households and a sex ratio of 1,086 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 645 literate and 319 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 265 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bychapura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population964462502
Child Population (0–6 yrs)884444
Scheduled Castes (SC)1546787
Scheduled Tribes (ST)265125140
Literate Population645346299
Illiterate Population319116203

Nearby Villages of Bychapura

Bychapura 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)
RayavaraNorth-West1.36 km
ChikkanahalliSouth1.76 km
ByrenahalliNorth2.20 km
ArasapuraNorth-East2.37 km
AgraharaEast2.49 km
AkkirampuraSouth-West2.82 km
BuddenahalliSouth2.90 km
MadenahalliEast3.42 km
KyashavaraNorth-West3.56 km
ReddihalliWest3.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bychapura

Bychapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gauribidanur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koratagere to Bychapura is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Bychapura 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 Bychapura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bychapura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bychapura

Where is Bychapura located?

Bychapura village is located in Koratagere Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bychapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Bychapura is Bichapura.

What is the pincode of Bychapura?

The pincode of Bychapura is 572121.

What is the population of Bychapura?

Bychapura has a total population of 964, including 462 males and 502 females.

How many households are there in Bychapura?

There are 248 households in Bychapura.

What is the literacy rate in Bychapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bychapura is 66.91%. Male literacy is 74.89% and female literacy is 59.56%.