Benadaguli - Yellapur, Uttara Kannada

Benadaguli is a village situated in the Yellapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yellapur and around 143 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Mavinmane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benadaguli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benadaguli is 602904. The village covers a total geographical area of 381.51 hectares and falls under the 581337 pincode. Yellapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Benadaguli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Benadaguli

According to the 2011 Census, Benadaguli village had a total population of 238 people, including 120 males and 118 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.43%, with male literacy at 83.81% and female literacy at 79.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Benadaguli

Benadaguli 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 Benadaguli

Public transport in the Benadaguli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ankola, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yellapur to Benadaguli is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Benadaguli is about 143 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benadaguli

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

Health Facilities in Benadaguli

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

FAQs about Benadaguli