Bannikodu - Honnali, Davanagere

Bannikodu is a village situated in the Honnali taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnali and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Bannikodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bannikodu is 606804. The village covers a total geographical area of 782.26 hectares and falls under the 577219 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 28 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 Honnali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Davanagere Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bannikodu

According to the 2011 Census, Bannikodu village had a total population of 2,208 people, including 1,130 males and 1,078 females, living in 459 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.82%, with male literacy at 77.83% and female literacy at 61.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 339, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tolahunse, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Bannikodu is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Bannikodu is about 32 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 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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