Benkipura

Benkipura is a village located in Hunsur taluka of Mysore district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Hunsur (tehsildar office) and 39km away from district headquarter Mysore. As per 2009 stats, Challahalli is the gram panchayat of Benkipura village.

Here you can discover what makes Benkipura unique in its vibrant Hunsur-Mysore region. You’ll see Benkipura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Benkipura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Benkipura is 618482. The village spans a total geographical area of 352.81 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 571103. Hunsur is nearest town to Benkipura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Benkipura village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hunsur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Benkipura

Population of Benkipura

According to the 2011 Census, Benkipura has a total population of about 2,415, with approximately 1,207 males and 1,208 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 278 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 46 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,776. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.13%, with male literacy at about 54.10% and female literacy near 36.18%. There are around 545 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Benkipura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Benkipura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Benkipura. As per the 2011 stats, Benkipura had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Benkipura

Knowing the nearby villages of Benkipura helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Benkipura.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benkipura