Benkikere - Channagiri, Davanagere

Benkikere is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Hebbalagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benkikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benkikere is 607082. The village covers a total geographical area of 777.56 hectares and falls under the 577215 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Benkikere

According to the 2011 Census, Benkikere village had a total population of 1,673 people, including 849 males and 824 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.96%, with male literacy at 80.27% and female literacy at 55.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 940, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Benkikere

Benkikere 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 Benkikere

Benkikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nulemuru Halt, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Benkikere is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Benkikere is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benkikere

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

Health Facilities in Benkikere

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

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