Binhal - Kukanoor, Koppal

Binhal is a village situated in the Kukanoor taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Yelbarga and around 28 km from Koppal. Yerehanchinal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Binhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Binhal is 601339. The village covers a total geographical area of 1489.62 hectares and falls under the 583232 pincode. Naregal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Binhal

According to the 2011 Census, Binhal village had a total population of 2,347 people, including 1,174 males and 1,173 females, living in 455 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.37%, with male literacy at 80.51% and female literacy at 50.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 310, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Binhal

Binhal 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 Binhal

Public transport in the Binhal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sompur Road, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naregal to Binhal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Binhal is about 28 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 Binhal

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

Health Facilities in Binhal

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

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