Bennur

Bennur is a village located in Belur taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Belur (tehsildar office) and 56km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Narayanapura is the gram panchayat of Bennur village.

Here you can discover what makes Bennur unique in its vibrant Belur-Hassan region. You’ll see Bennur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bennur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bennur is 615202. The village spans a total geographical area of 217.08 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573115. Belur is nearest town to Bennur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bennur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Belur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bennur

Population of Bennur

According to the 2011 Census, Bennur has a total population of about 494, with approximately 259 males and 235 females. The sex ratio is around 907 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 35 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 155 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 52. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.66%, with male literacy at about 79.15% and female literacy near 63.40%. There are around 135 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bennur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bennur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bennur. As per the 2011 stats, Bennur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bennur

Knowing the nearby villages of Bennur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bennur.

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