Baktharahalli - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Baktharahalli is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Kunigal and around 33 km from Tumkur. Baktharahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baktharahalli is 612513. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.68 hectares and falls under the 572120 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Baktharahalli

As per Census 2011, Baktharahalli village has a total population of 631 people, consisting of 304 males and 327 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 1,075 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 410 literate and 221 illiterate residents. Additionally, 92 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population631304327
Child Population (0–6 yrs)613229
Scheduled Castes (SC)924844
Scheduled Tribes (ST)633
Literate Population410218192
Illiterate Population22186135

Nearby Villages of Baktharahalli

Baktharahalli 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)
VanigereWest1.63 km
VoddarakuppeNorth-East1.64 km
KurudihalliEast1.98 km
HalugonahalliNorth2.03 km
KodihalliSouth2.07 km
HonnenahalliSouth-East2.46 km
KamanahalliNorth-West2.80 km
DoddamalalavadiNorth-West2.89 km
JanagereSouth-West3.42 km
RayagonahalliWest3.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baktharahalli

Baktharahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gubbi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Baktharahalli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Baktharahalli is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baktharahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Baktharahalli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Baktharahalli 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 Baktharahalli

Where is Baktharahalli located?

Baktharahalli village is located in Kunigal Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baktharahalli?

Baktharahalli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Baktharahalli?

The pincode of Baktharahalli is 572120.

What is the population of Baktharahalli?

Baktharahalli has a total population of 631, including 304 males and 327 females.

How many households are there in Baktharahalli?

There are 157 households in Baktharahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Baktharahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baktharahalli is 64.98%. Male literacy is 71.71% and female literacy is 58.72%.