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

According to the 2011 Census, Beranki village had a total population of 897 people, including 461 males and 436 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.97%, with male literacy at 98.30% and female literacy at 87.47%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population897461436
Child Population (0–6 yrs)864937
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
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 had a total population of 897, including 461 males and 436 females.

How many households are there in Beranki?

Beranki had 203 households.

What is the literacy rate in Beranki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Beranki was 92.97%. Male literacy was 98.30% and female literacy was 87.47%.