Bhankuli - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Bhankuli is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 159 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bedkani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhankuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhankuli is 603701. The village covers a total geographical area of 502.89 hectares and falls under the 581355 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bhankuli 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 Bhankuli

As per Census 2011, Bhankuli village has a total population of 383 people, consisting of 183 males and 200 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 1,092 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 309 literate and 74 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhankuli

Bhankuli 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 Bhankuli

Bhankuli 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 88.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Bhankuli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Bhankuli is about 159 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhankuli

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

Health Facilities in Bhankuli

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

FAQs about Bhankuli