Bannihatti - Sandur, Ballari

Bannihatti is a village situated in the Sandur taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Sandur and around 37 km from Bellary. Bannihatti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bannihatti is 605020. The village covers a total geographical area of 765.69 hectares and falls under the 583123 pincode. Sandur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bannihatti

As per Census 2011, Bannihatti village has a total population of 2,016 people, consisting of 994 males and 1,022 females. The village has 425 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 308 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,067 literate and 949 illiterate residents. Additionally, 492 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0169941,022
Child Population (0–6 yrs)308149159
Scheduled Castes (SC)492239253
Scheduled Tribes (ST)17116
Literate Population1,067614453
Illiterate Population949380569

Nearby Villages of Bannihatti

Bannihatti 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TaranagarSouth2.77 km
Vaddu (ct)North3.07 km
NagalapurWest3.36 km
Shro.gangalapurWest3.41 km
TalurNorth-West4.94 km
KodaluEast4.97 km
Shro.basapurNorth5.33 km
MuraripurWest5.89 km
Kurekuppa (ct)North6.95 km
ToranagalNorth-East7.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bannihatti

Bannihatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Toranagallu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 2.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandur to Bannihatti is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Bannihatti is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bannihatti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bannihatti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bannihatti

Where is Bannihatti located?

Bannihatti village is located in Sandur Taluka, Ballari district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bannihatti?

Bannihatti is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bannihatti?

The pincode of Bannihatti is 583123.

What is the population of Bannihatti?

Bannihatti has a total population of 2,016, including 994 males and 1,022 females.

How many households are there in Bannihatti?

There are 425 households in Bannihatti.

What is the literacy rate in Bannihatti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bannihatti is 52.93%. Male literacy is 61.77% and female literacy is 44.32%.