Benche

Benche is a village located in Sira taluka of Tumkur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Sira (tehsildar office) and 68km away from district headquarter Tumkur. As per 2009 stats, Gopaladevarahalli is the gram panchayat of Benche village.

Here you can discover what makes Benche unique in its vibrant Sira-Tumkur region. You’ll see Benche’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 Benche

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Benche is 610461. The village spans a total geographical area of 229.36 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 572125. Sira is nearest town to Benche village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Benche 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 Chiknayakanhalli 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 Benche

Population of Benche

According to the 2011 Census, Benche has a total population of about 1,034, with approximately 521 males and 513 females. The sex ratio is around 984 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 113 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 370 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 95. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.19%, with male literacy at about 68.91% and female literacy near 49.32%. There are around 251 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Benche's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Benche

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

Nearby Villages of Benche

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

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