Bannur - Shiggaon, Haveri

Bannur is a village situated in the Shiggaon taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shiggaon and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Bannur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bannur is 603926. The village covers a total geographical area of 691.52 hectares and falls under the 581205 pincode. Shiggaon is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Bannur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shiggaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharwad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bannur

According to the 2011 Census, Bannur village had a total population of 2,420 people, including 1,209 males and 1,211 females, living in 472 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.22%, with male literacy at 88.57% and female literacy at 77.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Bannur

Bannur 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 Bannur

Bannur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shiggaon to Bannur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Bannur is about 34 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 Bannur

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

Health Facilities in Bannur

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

FAQs about Bannur