Bijavara - Madhugiri, Tumakuru

Bijavara is a village situated in the Madhugiri taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from Madhugiri and around 45 km from Tumkur. Bijavara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijavara is 610825. The village covers a total geographical area of 297.34 hectares and falls under the 572132 pincode. Madhugiri is the nearest town, located about 0.3 km away.

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

Population of Bijavara

According to the 2011 Census, Bijavara village had a total population of 1,610 people, including 813 males and 797 females, living in 429 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.27%, with male literacy at 87.57% and female literacy at 66.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 672, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijavara

Bijavara 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 Bijavara

Bijavara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Viduraswattha, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhugiri to Bijavara is about 0.3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Bijavara is about 45 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 Bijavara

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

Health Facilities in Bijavara

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

FAQs about Bijavara