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

According to the 2011 Census, Bendekere village had a total population of 2,695 people, including 1,367 males and 1,328 females, living in 666 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.85%, with male literacy at 80.69% and female literacy at 64.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 360, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bendekere