Bennur - Karatagi, Koppal

Bennur is a village situated in the Karatagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Gangawati and around 80 km from Koppal. Bennur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bennur is 601704. The village covers a total geographical area of 1625.71 hectares and falls under the 583286 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bennur

According to the 2011 Census, Bennur village had a total population of 2,350 people, including 1,159 males and 1,191 females, living in 449 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.80%, with male literacy at 56.03% and female literacy at 33.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 680, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 259.

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

Nearby Villages of Bennur

Bennur 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 Bennur

Bennur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Duroji, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Bennur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Bennur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bennur

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

Health Facilities in Bennur

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

FAQs about Bennur