Bannikere - Chiknayakanhalli, Tumakuru

Bannikere is a village situated in the Chiknayakanhalli taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Chikkanayakanahalli and around 91 km from Tumkur. Doddayenegere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bannikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bannikere is 610033. The village covers a total geographical area of 504.26 hectares and falls under the 572119 pincode. Chiknayakanhalli is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Bannikere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiknayakanhalli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tumakuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bannikere

According to the 2011 Census, Bannikere village had a total population of 462 people, including 222 males and 240 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.27%, with male literacy at 86.54% and female literacy at 70.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Bannikere

Bannikere 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 Bannikere

Bannikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adihalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiknayakanhalli to Bannikere is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Bannikere is about 91 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 Bannikere

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

Health Facilities in Bannikere

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

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