Banukuppe - Hole Narsipur, Hassan

Banukuppe is a village situated in the Hole Narsipur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hole Narsipura and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Doddakunche serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banukuppe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banukuppe is 616850. The village covers a total geographical area of 493.68 hectares and falls under the 573225 pincode. Hole Narsipur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Banukuppe

As per Census 2011, Banukuppe village has a total population of 987 people, consisting of 485 males and 502 females. The village has 220 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 551 literate and 436 illiterate residents. Additionally, 87 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banukuppe

Banukuppe 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 Banukuppe

Banukuppe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hole Narsipur to Banukuppe is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Banukuppe is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banukuppe

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

Health Facilities in Banukuppe

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

FAQs about Banukuppe