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

As per Census 2011, Benachinamardi village has a total population of 1,869 people, consisting of 955 males and 914 females. The village has 365 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 263 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 907 literate and 962 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 332 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,869955914
Child Population (0–6 yrs)263144119
Scheduled Castes (SC)1115259
Scheduled Tribes (ST)332159173
Literate Population907526381
Illiterate Population962429533

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UrabinahattiWest1.81 km
IranatttiSouth2.24 km
ShigiholiNorth-West2.84 km
TelaginahattiSouth-East3.56 km
MadawalSouth3.67 km
GaddiholiWest3.69 km
Dum UrabinahattiSouth-West3.85 km
DhasanattiWest4.17 km
GumchinmardiNorth-West4.68 km
AkkatangerahalSouth5.09 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Benachinamardi

Where is Benachinamardi located?

Benachinamardi village is located in Gokak Taluka, Belagavi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Benachinamardi?

The Gram Panchayat of Benachinamardi is Benachinamaradi.

What is the pincode of Benachinamardi?

The pincode of Benachinamardi is 591344.

What is the population of Benachinamardi?

Benachinamardi has a total population of 1,869, including 955 males and 914 females.

How many households are there in Benachinamardi?

There are 365 households in Benachinamardi.

What is the literacy rate in Benachinamardi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Benachinamardi is 48.53%. Male literacy is 55.08% and female literacy is 41.68%.