Battikere - Madhugiri, Tumakuru

Battikere is a village situated in the Madhugiri taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Madhugiri and around 50 km from Tumkur. Kondavaadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Battikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Battikere is 610987. The village covers a total geographical area of 504.96 hectares and falls under the 572132 pincode. Madhugiri is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Battikere 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 Battikere

As per Census 2011, Battikere village has a total population of 871 people, consisting of 450 males and 421 females. The village has 207 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 542 literate and 329 illiterate residents. Additionally, 236 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 25 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Battikere

Battikere 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 Battikere

Battikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gauribidanur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhugiri to Battikere is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Battikere is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Battikere

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

Health Facilities in Battikere

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

FAQs about Battikere