Benakanakere - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Benakanakere is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Turuvekere and around 89 km from Tumkur. Dabbeghatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benakanakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benakanakere is 612367. The village covers a total geographical area of 1302.02 hectares and falls under the 572227 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Benakanakere

According to the 2011 Census, Benakanakere village had a total population of 2,681 people, including 1,311 males and 1,370 females, living in 663 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.50%, with male literacy at 87.88% and female literacy at 69.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Benakanakere

Benakanakere 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 Benakanakere

Benakanakere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Benakanakere is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Benakanakere is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benakanakere

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

Health Facilities in Benakanakere

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

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