Bennihalli - Mundargi, Gadag

Bennihalli is a village situated in the Mundargi taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundargi and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Korlahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bennihalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bennihalli is 602182. The village covers a total geographical area of 639.05 hectares and falls under the 582118 pincode. Mundargi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bennihalli

According to the 2011 Census, Bennihalli village had a total population of 1,233 people, including 634 males and 599 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.05%, with male literacy at 78.88% and female literacy at 56.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Bennihalli

Bennihalli 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 Bennihalli

Bennihalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banni Koppa, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mundargi to Bennihalli is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Bennihalli is about 46 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 Bennihalli

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

Health Facilities in Bennihalli

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

FAQs about Bennihalli