Bentur - Gadag

Bentur is a village situated in the Gadag taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Gadag, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Antur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bentur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bentur is 602030. The village covers a total geographical area of 688.33 hectares and falls under the 582205 pincode. Mulgund is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bentur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gadag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Haveri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bentur

As per Census 2011, Bentur village has a total population of 2,526 people, consisting of 1,277 males and 1,249 females. The village has 554 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 277 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,508 literate and 1,018 illiterate residents. Additionally, 588 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 367 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bentur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bentur

Bentur 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 Bentur

Bentur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kondikoppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulgund to Bentur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Bentur is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bentur

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

Health Facilities in Bentur

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

FAQs about Bentur