Bidarakere - Sira, Tumakuru

Bidarakere is a village situated in the Sira taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Sira and around 55 km from Tumkur. Bandakunte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bidarakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bidarakere is 610352. The village covers a total geographical area of 947.32 hectares and falls under the 572137 pincode. Sira is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bidarakere

As per Census 2011, Bidarakere village has a total population of 1,798 people, consisting of 909 males and 889 females. The village has 404 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,163 literate and 635 illiterate residents. Additionally, 511 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 141 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bidarakere

Bidarakere 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 Bidarakere

Bidarakere 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 84.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sira to Bidarakere is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Bidarakere is about 55 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 Bidarakere

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

Health Facilities in Bidarakere

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

FAQs about Bidarakere