Bannikuppe - Harohalli, Bengaluru South

Bannikuppe is a village situated in the Harohalli taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Kanakapura and around 28 km from Ramanagara. Banavasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bannikuppe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bannikuppe is 626370. The village covers a total geographical area of 381 hectares and falls under the 562117 pincode. Kanakapura is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Bannikuppe

According to the 2011 Census, Bannikuppe village had a total population of 1,342 people, including 708 males and 634 females, living in 299 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.05%, with male literacy at 60.73% and female literacy at 46.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,342708634
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1085157
Scheduled Castes (SC)694128
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population667399268
Illiterate Population675309366

Nearby Villages of Bannikuppe

Bannikuppe 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)
KurubarhalliWest1.58 km
HulugondanahalliNorth2.05 km
DevarakaggalahalliSouth-East2.17 km
KadasikoppaNorth-West2.55 km
DoddakalbaluWest2.91 km
JakkasandraSouth-East3.10 km
ChikkakalbaluSouth-West3.29 km
MedamaranahalliNorth-East3.53 km
KeeranagereSouth-East3.60 km
YerehalliNorth3.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bannikuppe

Bannikuppe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ketohalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 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 Kanakapura to Bannikuppe is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Bannikuppe is about 28 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 Bannikuppe

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bannikuppe

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

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

FAQs about Bannikuppe

Where is Bannikuppe located?

Bannikuppe village is located in Harohalli Taluka, Bengaluru South district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bannikuppe?

The Gram Panchayat of Bannikuppe is Banavasi.

What is the pincode of Bannikuppe?

The pincode of Bannikuppe is 562117.

What is the population of Bannikuppe?

Bannikuppe had a total population of 1,342, including 708 males and 634 females.

How many households are there in Bannikuppe?

Bannikuppe had 299 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bannikuppe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bannikuppe was 54.05%. Male literacy was 60.73% and female literacy was 46.45%.