Benachi - Alnavar, Dharwad

Benachi is a village situated in the Alnavar taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Dharwad and around 35 km from Dharwad. Benachi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benachi is 602251. The village covers a total geographical area of 1629.89 hectares and falls under the 581103 pincode. Alnavar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Benachi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kalghatgi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharwad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Benachi

According to the 2011 Census, Benachi village had a total population of 1,982 people, including 1,041 males and 941 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.55%, with male literacy at 78.84% and female literacy at 61.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Benachi

Benachi 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 Benachi

Benachi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alnavar Jn, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alnavar to Benachi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Benachi is about 35 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 Benachi

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

Health Facilities in Benachi

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

FAQs about Benachi