Bannikodu - Harihar, Davanagere

Bannikodu is a village situated in the Harihar taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harihar and around 11 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Bannikodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bannikodu is 606281. The village covers a total geographical area of 1003.83 hectares and falls under the 577516 pincode. Harihar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Bannikodu

As per Census 2011, Bannikodu village has a total population of 4,711 people, consisting of 2,443 males and 2,268 females. The village has 881 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 535 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,832 literate and 1,879 illiterate residents. Additionally, 759 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 424 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bannikodu

Bannikodu 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 Bannikodu

Bannikodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amravathi Colony, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harihar to Bannikodu is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Bannikodu is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bannikodu

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

Health Facilities in Bannikodu

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

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