Benakanahalli - Kundgol, Dharwad

Benakanahalli is a village situated in the Kundgol taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundgol and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Hirenarti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benakanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benakanahalli is 602557. The village covers a total geographical area of 492.25 hectares and falls under the 581113 pincode. Kundgol is the nearest town, located about 5 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 Kundgol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharwad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Benakanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Benakanahalli village had a total population of 1,237 people, including 627 males and 610 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.12%, with male literacy at 85.07% and female literacy at 66.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

Public transport in the Benakanahalli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kundgol, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundgol to Benakanahalli is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Benakanahalli is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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