Bannikal - Hagaribommanahalli, Vijayanagara

Bannikal is a village situated in the Hagaribommanahalli taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Hagaribommanahalli and around 118 km from Bellary. Bannikallu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bannikal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bannikal is 604645. The village covers a total geographical area of 2283.88 hectares and falls under the 583214 pincode. Hoovina Hadagalli is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bannikal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hadagalli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballari Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bannikal

According to the 2011 Census, Bannikal village had a total population of 3,843 people, including 1,956 males and 1,887 females, living in 785 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.66%, with male literacy at 70.94% and female literacy at 54.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 641, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 504.

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

Nearby Villages of Bannikal

Bannikal 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 Bannikal

Bannikal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Koppal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hoovina Hadagalli to Bannikal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Bannikal is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bannikal

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

Health Facilities in Bannikal

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

FAQs about Bannikal