Benchaldoddi - Lingasugur, Raichur

Benchaldoddi is a village situated in the Lingasugur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Lingsugur and around 90 km from Raichur. Goudur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benchaldoddi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benchaldoddi is 600462. The village covers a total geographical area of 1500.1 hectares and falls under the 584139 pincode. Lingsugur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Benchaldoddi

According to the 2011 Census, Benchaldoddi village had a total population of 1,138 people, including 587 males and 551 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.43%, with male literacy at 55.43% and female literacy at 29.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 549, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Benchaldoddi

Benchaldoddi 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 Benchaldoddi

Benchaldoddi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saidapur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lingsugur to Benchaldoddi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Benchaldoddi is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benchaldoddi

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

Health Facilities in Benchaldoddi

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

FAQs about Benchaldoddi