Banavara - Arsikere, Hassan

Banavara is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Banavara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banavara is 615541. The village covers a total geographical area of 543.74 hectares and falls under the 573112 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Banavara

As per Census 2011, Banavara village has a total population of 8,689 people, consisting of 4,368 males and 4,321 females. The village has 2,087 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 889 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6,473 literate and 2,216 illiterate residents. Additionally, 475 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 227 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banavara

Banavara 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 Banavara

Banavara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adihalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Banavara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Banavara is about 65 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 Banavara

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

Health Facilities in Banavara

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

FAQs about Banavara