Benkanhal - Kushtagi, Koppal

Benkanhal is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Benakanahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benkanhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benkanhal is 601413. The village covers a total geographical area of 1383.53 hectares and falls under the 583281 pincode. Gajendragarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Benkanhal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Benkanhal

According to the 2011 Census, Benkanhal village had a total population of 2,539 people, including 1,286 males and 1,253 females, living in 436 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.12%, with male literacy at 74.57% and female literacy at 49.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 291.

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

Nearby Villages of Benkanhal

Benkanhal 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 Benkanhal

Benkanhal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jakanur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gajendragarh to Benkanhal is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Benkanhal is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benkanhal

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

Health Facilities in Benkanhal

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

FAQs about Benkanhal