Benkal - Devadurga, Raichur

Benkal is a village situated in the Devadurga taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devadurga and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Dondambli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benkal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benkal is 600592. The village covers a total geographical area of 673.67 hectares and falls under the 584111 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Benkal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Devadurga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raichur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Benkal

According to the 2011 Census, Benkal village had a total population of 847 people, including 418 males and 429 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.60%, with male literacy at 53.45% and female literacy at 34.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 397.

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

Nearby Villages of Benkal

Benkal 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 Benkal

Benkal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lingiri, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Benkal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Benkal is about 76 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 Benkal

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

Health Facilities in Benkal

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

FAQs about Benkal