Banahatti - Nargund, Gadag

Banahatti is a village situated in the Nargund taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nargund and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Banahatti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banahatti is 601879. The village covers a total geographical area of 776.82 hectares and falls under the 582207 pincode. Nargund is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Banahatti

According to the 2011 Census, Banahatti village had a total population of 2,313 people, including 1,181 males and 1,132 females, living in 481 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.98%, with male literacy at 90.26% and female literacy at 65.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 257, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 225.

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

Nearby Villages of Banahatti

Banahatti 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 Banahatti

Banahatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallapur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nargund to Banahatti is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Banahatti is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banahatti

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

Health Facilities in Banahatti

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

FAQs about Banahatti