Bengle - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Bengle is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 146 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Sugavi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bengle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bengle is 603298. The village covers a total geographical area of 930.09 hectares and falls under the 581318 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Bengle

As per Census 2011, Bengle village has a total population of 1,141 people, consisting of 554 males and 587 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 846 literate and 295 illiterate residents. Additionally, 271 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bengle

Bengle 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 Bengle

Bengle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Bengle is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Bengle is about 146 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bengle

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

Health Facilities in Bengle

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

FAQs about Bengle