Benakanahalli - Honnali, Davanagere

Benakanahalli is a village situated in the Honnali taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnali and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Benakanahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benakanahalli is 606853. The village covers a total geographical area of 696.57 hectares and falls under the 577224 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Benakanahalli 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 Benakanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Benakanahalli village had a total population of 3,256 people, including 1,637 males and 1,619 females, living in 752 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.17%, with male literacy at 84.65% and female literacy at 67.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 559, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 287.

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

Nearby Villages of Benakanahalli

Benakanahalli 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 Benakanahalli

Benakanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konagavalli Halt, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Benakanahalli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Benakanahalli is about 40 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 Benakanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Benakanahalli

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

FAQs about Benakanahalli