Bennikal - Hagaribommanahalli, Vijayanagara

Bennikal is a village situated in the Hagaribommanahalli taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Hagaribommanahalli and around 80 km from Bellary. Benakal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bennikal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bennikal is 604690. The village covers a total geographical area of 2803.26 hectares and falls under the 583212 pincode. Kotturu is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bennikal

According to the 2011 Census, Bennikal village had a total population of 3,141 people, including 1,607 males and 1,534 females, living in 600 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.41%, with male literacy at 87.05% and female literacy at 71.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 376, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 551.

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

Nearby Villages of Bennikal

Bennikal 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 Bennikal

Bennikal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotturu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotturu to Bennikal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Bennikal is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bennikal

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

Health Facilities in Bennikal

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

FAQs about Bennikal