Bannihatti - Hirekerur, Haveri

Bannihatti is a village situated in the Hirekerur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hirekerur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Nidanegilu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bannihatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bannihatti is 604422. The village covers a total geographical area of 538.95 hectares and falls under the 581210 pincode. Hirekerur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bannihatti

According to the 2011 Census, Bannihatti village had a total population of 889 people, including 436 males and 453 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.24%, with male literacy at 72.15% and female literacy at 44.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 872.

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

Nearby Villages of Bannihatti

Bannihatti 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 Bannihatti

Bannihatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranibennur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hirekerur to Bannihatti is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Bannihatti is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bannihatti

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

Health Facilities in Bannihatti

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

FAQs about Bannihatti