Benahal - Ron, Gadag

Benahal is a village situated in the Ron taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ron and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Hunagundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benahal is 601907. The village covers a total geographical area of 987.1 hectares and falls under the 582203 pincode. Ron is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Benahal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Benahal

According to the 2011 Census, Benahal village had a total population of 1,693 people, including 799 males and 894 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 1,119 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.00%, with male literacy at 88.60% and female literacy at 58.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Benahal

Benahal 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 Benahal

Public transport in the Benahal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hole Alur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ron to Benahal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Benahal is about 53 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 Benahal

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

Health Facilities in Benahal

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

FAQs about Benahal