Bukkapatna - Sira, Tumakuru

Bukkapatna is a village situated in the Sira taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Sira and around 70 km from Tumkur. Bukkapatna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bukkapatna is 610429. The village covers a total geographical area of 673.34 hectares and falls under the 572115 pincode. Sira is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bukkapatna

According to the 2011 Census, Bukkapatna village had a total population of 6,016 people, including 3,031 males and 2,985 females, living in 1,467 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.60%, with male literacy at 85.68% and female literacy at 71.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 848, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 760.

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

Nearby Villages of Bukkapatna

Bukkapatna 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 Bukkapatna

Bukkapatna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nittur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sira to Bukkapatna is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Bukkapatna is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bukkapatna

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

Health Facilities in Bukkapatna

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

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