Bennur - Gubbi, Tumakuru

Bennur is a village situated in the Gubbi taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Gubbi and around 34 km from Tumkur. Marashettyhalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bennur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bennur is 611872. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.03 hectares and falls under the 572223 pincode. Gubbi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bennur

According to the 2011 Census, Bennur village had a total population of 545 people, including 272 males and 273 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.68%, with male literacy at 92.77% and female literacy at 82.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Bennur

Bennur 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 Bennur

Bennur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nittur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gubbi to Bennur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Bennur is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bennur

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

Health Facilities in Bennur

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

FAQs about Bennur