Bankenahalli - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Bankenahalli is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Dod Ballapur and around 67 km from Bangalore Rural. Hosahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankenahalli is 624963. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.78 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Bankenahalli

As per Census 2011, Bankenahalli village has a total population of 281 people, consisting of 138 males and 143 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 186 literate and 95 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population281138143
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20713
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)963
Literate Population18611076
Illiterate Population952867

Nearby Villages of Bankenahalli

Bankenahalli 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)
DoddamallekereNorth-East0.97 km
VabasandraSouth-East1.07 km
ThimmenahalliNorth1.71 km
MakaliSouth-East2.21 km
YerragunteNorth2.51 km
GundumgereSouth2.66 km
Allipura (ct)North-West2.68 km
KambalahalliNorth-East2.69 km
ChikkamallekereNorth-East2.91 km
TekalahalliWest3.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bankenahalli

Bankenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thondebhavi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Bankenahalli is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Bankenahalli is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankenahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bankenahalli

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

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

FAQs about Bankenahalli

Where is Bankenahalli located?

Bankenahalli village is located in Doddaballapura Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bankenahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Bankenahalli is Hosahalli.

What is the population of Bankenahalli?

Bankenahalli has a total population of 281, including 138 males and 143 females.

How many households are there in Bankenahalli?

There are 65 households in Bankenahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Bankenahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bankenahalli is 66.19%. Male literacy is 79.71% and female literacy is 53.15%.