Benkal

Benkal is a village located in Devadurga taluka of Raichur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Devadurga (tehsildar office) and 76km away from district headquarter Raichur. As per 2009 stats, Dondambli is the gram panchayat of Benkal village.

Here you can discover what makes Benkal unique in its vibrant Devadurga-Raichur region. You’ll see Benkal’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 Benkal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Benkal is 600592. The village spans a total geographical area of 673.67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 584111. Devadurga is nearest town to Benkal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Benkal 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 Devadurga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raichur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Benkal

Population of Benkal

According to the 2011 Census, Benkal has a total population of about 847, with approximately 418 males and 429 females. The sex ratio is around 1026 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 136 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 115 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 397. The overall literacy rate is approximately 36.60%, with male literacy at about 44.50% and female literacy near 28.90%. There are around 143 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Benkal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Benkal

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

Nearby Villages of Benkal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Benkal