Benachamatti - Gajendragad, Gadag

Benachamatti is a village situated in the Gajendragad taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Ron and around 61 km from Gadag. Kuntoji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benachamatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benachamatti is 601975. The village covers a total geographical area of 894.34 hectares and falls under the 582114 pincode. Gajendragarh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Benachamatti

According to the 2011 Census, Benachamatti village had a total population of 1,049 people, including 545 males and 504 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.12%, with male literacy at 75.16% and female literacy at 41.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 797, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Benachamatti

Benachamatti 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 Benachamatti

Benachamatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Banni Koppa, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gajendragarh to Benachamatti is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Benachamatti is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benachamatti

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

Health Facilities in Benachamatti

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

FAQs about Benachamatti