Bennur

Bennur is a village located in Gubbi taluka of Tumkur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Gubbi (tehsildar office) and 34km away from district headquarter Tumkur. As per 2009 stats, Marashettyhalli is the gram panchayat of Bennur village.

Here you can discover what makes Bennur unique in its vibrant Gubbi-Tumkur region. You’ll see Bennur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bennur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bennur is 611872. The village spans a total geographical area of 259.03 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 572225. Gubbi is nearest town to Bennur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bennur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gubbi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tumakuru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bennur

Population of Bennur

According to the 2011 Census, Bennur has a total population of about 545, with approximately 272 males and 273 females. The sex ratio is around 1003 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 50 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 69 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 47. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.63%, with male literacy at about 84.93% and female literacy near 74.36%. There are around 123 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bennur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bennur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bennur. As per the 2011 stats, Bennur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bennur

Knowing the nearby villages of Bennur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bennur.

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