Bennur - Annigeri, Dharwad

Bennur is a village situated in the Annigeri taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Navalgund and around 40 km from Dharwad. Shisuvinahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bennur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bennur is 602365. The village covers a total geographical area of 546.53 hectares and falls under the 581209 pincode. Navalgund is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bennur

According to the 2011 Census, Bennur village had a total population of 858 people, including 433 males and 425 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.68%, with male literacy at 94.93% and female literacy at 78.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Bennur

Bennur 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 Bennur

Bennur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sisvinhalli, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Navalgund to Bennur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Bennur 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 Bennur

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

Health Facilities in Bennur

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

FAQs about Bennur