Bukkapatna Village Overview
Bukkapatna is a village in Sira tehsil of Tumkur district, Karnataka. It lies about 20 km from Sira tehsil headquarters and around 70 km from Tumkur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bukkapatna village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Bukkapatna village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bukkapatna is 610429. The village covers a geographical area of 673.34 hectares and has a pincode of 572115. Sira is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Bukkapatna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiknayakanhalli Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Tumakuru Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Bukkapatna
Population & Demographics of Bukkapatna
This section provides population and demographic details of Bukkapatna village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,016 | 3,031 | 2,985 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 605 | 314 | 291 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 848 | 424 | 424 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 760 | 360 | 400 |
| Literate Population | 4,253 | 2,328 | 1,925 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,763 | 703 | 1,060 |
Key population details of Bukkapatna village are given below:
- Bukkapatna village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 6,016, including approximately 3,031 males and 2,985 females, with a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 848 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 760 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bukkapatna village is good, with a literacy rate of about 70.69%.
- There are around 1,467 households in Bukkapatna village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bukkapatna
Transport facilities help residents of Bukkapatna village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bukkapatna
The following villages are located close to Bukkapatna and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bukkapatna
- Where is Bukkapatna located?
- Bukkapatna village is located in Sira Taluka, Tumkur district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bukkapatna?
- Bukkapatna is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bukkapatna?
- The pincode of Bukkapatna is 572115.
- What is the population of Bukkapatna?
- Bukkapatna has a total population of 6,016, including 3,031 males and 2,985 females.
- How many households are there in Bukkapatna?
- There are 1,467 households in Bukkapatna.
- What is the literacy rate in Bukkapatna?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bukkapatna is 70.69%. Male literacy is 76.81% and female literacy is 64.49%.