Bannur - Arkalgud, Hassan

Bannur is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Bannur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bannur is 616709. The village covers a total geographical area of 302.76 hectares and falls under the 573130 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Bannur

As per Census 2011, Bannur village has a total population of 517 people, consisting of 242 males and 275 females. The village has 126 households and a sex ratio of 1,136 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 357 literate and 160 illiterate residents. Additionally, 92 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bannur

Bannur 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 Bannur

Public transport in the Bannur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Bannur is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Bannur is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bannur

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

Health Facilities in Bannur

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

FAQs about Bannur