Benavara - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Benavara is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Kunigal and around 68 km from Tumkur. Paduvagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benavara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benavara is 612681. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.69 hectares and falls under the 572111 pincode. Nagamangala is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Benavara

According to the 2011 Census, Benavara village had a total population of 395 people, including 193 males and 202 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.95%, with male literacy at 67.86% and female literacy at 48.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233.

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

Nearby Villages of Benavara

Benavara 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 Benavara

Benavara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maddur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagamangala to Benavara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Benavara is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benavara

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

Health Facilities in Benavara

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

FAQs about Benavara