Beranki - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Beranki is a village situated in the Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnavar and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kodani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beranki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Beranki is 603764. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.83 hectares and falls under the 581423 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Beranki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatkal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Beranki

As per Census 2011, Beranki village has a total population of 897 people, consisting of 461 males and 436 females. The village has 203 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 754 literate and 143 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population897461436
Child Population (0–6 yrs)864937
Literate Population754405349
Illiterate Population1435687

Nearby Villages of Beranki

Beranki 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)
Kelgina-mudkaniNorth1.27 km
HinnurSouth-West1.27 km
AnilgodWest1.36 km
KodaniEast1.49 km
AdkarNorth-East1.94 km
KervalliNorth-West2.08 km
Kelgin-mannigeWest2.41 km
MelinamudkaniNorth2.48 km
Melin-mannigeSouth-West2.79 km
BirangodEast2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Beranki

Beranki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Manki, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Beranki is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Beranki is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Beranki

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

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

Health Facilities in Beranki

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Beranki

Where is Beranki located?

Beranki village is located in Honavar Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Beranki?

The Gram Panchayat of Beranki is Kodani.

What is the pincode of Beranki?

The pincode of Beranki is 581423.

What is the population of Beranki?

Beranki has a total population of 897, including 461 males and 436 females.

How many households are there in Beranki?

There are 203 households in Beranki.

What is the literacy rate in Beranki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Beranki is 84.06%. Male literacy is 87.85% and female literacy is 80.05%.