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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Benakanakere village has a total population of 2,681 people, consisting of 1,311 males and 1,370 females. The village has 663 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 234 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,921 literate and 760 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Benakanakere are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6811,3111,370
Child Population (0–6 yrs)234123111
Scheduled Castes (SC)502525
Literate Population1,9211,044877
Illiterate Population760267493

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShikaranahalliSouth-East2.57 km
HindumaranahalliNorth-West2.74 km
DabbeghattaNorth-East2.84 km
BeechanahalliEast2.87 km
MellahalliWest2.91 km
Mudibetta KavalSouth-West2.92 km
BalaganchiSouth3.15 km
GottikereNorth-West3.58 km
GowdarahalliSouth-West3.81 km
DevaramavinakereSouth-East3.91 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Benakanakere

Where is Benakanakere located?

Benakanakere village is located in Turuvekere Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Benakanakere?

The Gram Panchayat of Benakanakere is Dabbeghatta.

What is the pincode of Benakanakere?

The pincode of Benakanakere is 572227.

What is the population of Benakanakere?

Benakanakere has a total population of 2,681, including 1,311 males and 1,370 females.

How many households are there in Benakanakere?

There are 663 households in Benakanakere.

What is the literacy rate in Benakanakere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Benakanakere is 71.65%. Male literacy is 79.63% and female literacy is 64.01%.