Benchanahalli - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Benchanahalli is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 42 km from Nelamangala and around 72 km from Bangalore Rural. Maralakunte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benchanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benchanahalli is 624713. The village covers a total geographical area of 351.32 hectares. Tumkur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Benchanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Benchanahalli village had a total population of 907 people, including 454 males and 453 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.18%, with male literacy at 74.76% and female literacy at 55.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Benchanahalli

Benchanahalli 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 Benchanahalli

Benchanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidvanda, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumkur to Benchanahalli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Benchanahalli is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benchanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Benchanahalli

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

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