Bendekere - Arsikere, Hassan

Bendekere is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Bendekere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bendekere is 615579. The village covers a total geographical area of 764.89 hectares and falls under the 573103 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bendekere 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 Bendekere

As per Census 2011, Bendekere village has a total population of 2,695 people, consisting of 1,367 males and 1,328 females. The village has 666 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 246 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,784 literate and 911 illiterate residents. Additionally, 360 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6951,3671,328
Child Population (0–6 yrs)246129117
Scheduled Castes (SC)360186174
Scheduled Tribes (ST)28199
Literate Population1,784999785
Illiterate Population911368543

Nearby Villages of Bendekere

Bendekere 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BasavarajapuraNorth-East1.52 km
LayalapuraSouth1.92 km
MasthihalliWest2.01 km
DevagondanahalliSouth2.07 km
SydrahalliEast2.09 km
KommaraghattaNorth2.09 km
ShanthanahalliEast2.39 km
KallanaikanahalliSouth-East2.66 km
ThimmappainahalliSouth-West2.86 km
HariharapuraWest2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bendekere

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bendekere. The nearest railway station is Arsikere Jn, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Bendekere is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Bendekere is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bendekere

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bendekere

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bendekere

Where is Bendekere located?

Bendekere village is located in Arsikere Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bendekere?

Bendekere is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bendekere?

The pincode of Bendekere is 573103.

What is the population of Bendekere?

Bendekere has a total population of 2,695, including 1,367 males and 1,328 females.

How many households are there in Bendekere?

There are 666 households in Bendekere.

What is the literacy rate in Bendekere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bendekere is 66.20%. Male literacy is 73.08% and female literacy is 59.11%.