Bhanuvalli - Harihar, Davanagere

Bhanuvalli is a village situated in the Harihar taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harihar and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Banuvalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhanuvalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanuvalli is 606256. The village covers a total geographical area of 1554.15 hectares and falls under the 577516 pincode. Harihar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bhanuvalli 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 Bhanuvalli

As per Census 2011, Bhanuvalli village has a total population of 8,873 people, consisting of 4,525 males and 4,348 females. The village has 1,754 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,014 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,636 literate and 3,237 illiterate residents. Additionally, 927 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 835 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population8,8734,5254,348
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,014527487
Scheduled Castes (SC)927466461
Scheduled Tribes (ST)835405430
Literate Population5,6363,1102,526
Illiterate Population3,2371,4151,822

Nearby Villages of Bhanuvalli

Bhanuvalli 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)
LakkasettihalliSouth-West2.21 km
RayapuraNorth-East2.50 km
YakkegondiEast2.78 km
KamalapuraNorth-West2.87 km
ByaladahalliEast2.97 km
RamathirthaNorth3.79 km
Nandi TavareSouth-East3.95 km
HosahalliNorth3.96 km
YalavattiSouth-West4.35 km
NandigaviNorth-West4.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhanuvalli

Bhanuvalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumara Patnam Bg Sdg, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harihar to Bhanuvalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Bhanuvalli is about 24 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 Bhanuvalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhanuvalli

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

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

FAQs about Bhanuvalli

Where is Bhanuvalli located?

Bhanuvalli village is located in Harihar Taluka, Davanagere district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhanuvalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhanuvalli is Banuvalli.

What is the pincode of Bhanuvalli?

The pincode of Bhanuvalli is 577516.

What is the population of Bhanuvalli?

Bhanuvalli has a total population of 8,873, including 4,525 males and 4,348 females.

How many households are there in Bhanuvalli?

There are 1,754 households in Bhanuvalli.

What is the literacy rate in Bhanuvalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhanuvalli is 63.52%. Male literacy is 68.73% and female literacy is 58.10%.