Badakanahalli - Madhugiri, Tumakuru

Badakanahalli is a village situated in the Madhugiri taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Madhugiri and around 57 km from Tumkur. Kodlapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badakanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakanahalli is 610943. The village covers a total geographical area of 356.22 hectares and falls under the 572175 pincode. Madhugiri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Badakanahalli 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 Badakanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Badakanahalli village had a total population of 693 people, including 351 males and 342 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.98%, with male literacy at 63.38% and female literacy at 46.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Badakanahalli

Badakanahalli 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 Badakanahalli

Badakanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devarapalle, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhugiri to Badakanahalli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Badakanahalli is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badakanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Badakanahalli

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

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