Bannige - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Bannige is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 169 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hasaragod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bannige village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bannige is 603573. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.9 hectares and falls under the 581340 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bannige

As per Census 2011, Bannige village has a total population of 188 people, consisting of 91 males and 97 females. The village has 43 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 172 literate and 16 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Bannige

Bannige 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bannige

Bannige is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Bannige is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Bannige is about 169 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bannige

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

Health Facilities in Bannige

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

FAQs about Bannige