Benchamatti - Kushtagi, Koppal

Benchamatti is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Mudenoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benchamatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benchamatti is 601470. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.38 hectares and falls under the 583278 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Benchamatti

As per Census 2011, Benchamatti village has a total population of 190 people, consisting of 95 males and 95 females. The village has 31 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 101 literate and 89 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Benchamatti

Benchamatti 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 Benchamatti

Benchamatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ginigera, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Benchamatti is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Benchamatti is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benchamatti

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

Health Facilities in Benchamatti

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

FAQs about Benchamatti