Benachinamardi - Gokak, Belagavi

Benachinamardi is a village situated in the Gokak taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Gokak and around 35 km from Belgaum. Benachinamaradi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benachinamardi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benachinamardi is 597467. The village covers a total geographical area of 591.01 hectares and falls under the 591344 pincode. Gokak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Benachinamardi

According to the 2011 Census, Benachinamardi village had a total population of 1,869 people, including 955 males and 914 females, living in 365 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.48%, with male literacy at 64.86% and female literacy at 47.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 332.

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

Nearby Villages of Benachinamardi

Benachinamardi 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 Benachinamardi

Benachinamardi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pachhapur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gokak to Benachinamardi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Benachinamardi is about 35 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 Benachinamardi

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

Health Facilities in Benachinamardi

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

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