Indian Village Directory

Bennikal Village

Bennikal is an inhabited village in Kanekal Mandal of Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh. Its Census village code is 594676, the Census 2011 record lists 2,075 people in 495 households and the reported area is 1,683 hectares. The local references include Bennikal Gram Panchayat, Kanekal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sira(karnataka) at about 24 km.

In short:

Bennikal is a village in Kanekal Mandal, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 594676 and 2,075 people in 495 households.

Village Code594676

Population2,075

Households495

Area1,683 hectares

Nearest TownSira(karnataka)

Detailed village profile

Bennikal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,075 people, 1,683 hectares of reported area and Sira(karnataka) as the nearest town reference for Bennikal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Andhra Pradesh

District Anantapur

Mandal Kanekal

CD Block Kanekal

Gram Panchayat BENNIKAL

Bennikal falls under Kanekal Mandal in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh.
The Census village code is 594676.
The record lists 2,075 people living in 495 households.
The reported village area is 1,683 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Sira(karnataka).
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities: Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher: Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context: Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village: Bennikal
Census Village Code: 594676
State: Andhra Pradesh
State Census Code: 28
District: Anantapur
District Census Code: 553
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Kanekal
Sub-district Census Code: 05306
CD Block: Kanekal
Gram Panchayat: Bennikal
Households: 495
Population: 2,075
Male Population: 1,067
Female Population: 1,008
Sex Ratio: 944.7
Area: 1,683 hectares
Area: 16.83 sq km
Nearest Town: Sira(karnataka)
Nearest Town Distance: 24 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 515871
Reference Year: 2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 123.29 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size 4.19 people Calculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share 9.4% Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share 0.19% Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share 71% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bennikal in the official administrative record. Census village code 594676, Bennikal Gram Panchayat and Kanekal CD Block.

State Census Code: 28
District Census Code: 553
Sub-district Census Code: 05306
Village Census Code: 594676
CD Block Code: 0973
CD Block Name: Kanekal
Gram Panchayat Name: Bennikal

Location and Distance

Sira(karnataka) is the nearest town listed for Bennikal, about 24 km away. Anantapur is listed as the district headquarters at about 110 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Kanekal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 10 km
District Headquarter: Anantapur
Distance from District Headquarter: 110 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Rayadurg
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 40 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Rayadurg
Distance within State/UT: 40 km
Nearest Town: Sira(karnataka)
Distance from Nearest Town: 24 km
Total Geographical Area: 1,683 hectares
Area: 16.83 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,075 people in 495 households, with 1,067 male residents and 1,008 female residents. The average household size is 4.19, and SC share is 9.4% and ST share is 0.19% for Bennikal. Population density works out to about 123.29 people per sq km.

Total Households: 495
Total Population: 2,075
Male Population: 1,067
Female Population: 1,008
Sex Ratio: 944.7
Average Household Size: 4.19
SC Population: 195
SC Male Population: 93
SC Female Population: 102
SC Population Share: 9.4
ST Population: 4
ST Male Population: 3
ST Female Population: 1
ST Population Share: 0.19
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bennikal list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School: Available
Government Primary School Count: 2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bennikal. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 3
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count: 1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bennikal include treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated: Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year: Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer: Available
Tube Wells Borehole: Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year: Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer: Available
River Canal: Available
River Canal Functions All Year: Available
River Canal Functions in Summer: Available
Open Drainage: Available
Open Kutcha Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc: Available
No Organized Street Garbage System: Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares: 209 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bennikal include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines: Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Public Bus Service: Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service: Available
Vans: Available
Tractors: Available
Animal Cart: Available
Other District Road: Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
All Weather Road: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bennikal include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG: Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop: Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bennikal is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use: Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use: Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 7 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use: Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users: Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bennikal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Sun Flower, net sown area is 1,444 hectares and irrigated land is 1,025 hectares (71% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second: Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third: Sun Flower
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares: 144 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 31 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares: 40 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 8 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 16 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 1444.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 443 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 1025.0
Canals Area In Hectares: 816 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count: 1
Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bennikal

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status: Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility: 5–10 km
Commercial Bank: Not available in village
Cooperative Bank: Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records: 5
Banks in Matched Records: 3
Matched PINs: 1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type	Records	Share
ATM	3	60%
CRM	2	40%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank	Records	Share
Karnataka Bank Ltd	2	40%
State Bank of India	2	40%
Union Bank of India	1	20%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank	Type	PIN	District	Local Area	Centre	Address
Karnataka Bank Ltd	ATM	515871	Ananthapuramu	Bommanahal	Bommanahal	Kanekal D No. 2-146, Lakshmi Narasimha Complex, Main Uddehal Village, Bommanahal Mandal, Rayadurgam Taluk, Anantapur Di…
State Bank of India	CRM	515871	Ananthapuramu	Kanekal	Kanekal	Kanekal Kanekal, Rayadrug Taluk, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, 515871
Union Bank of India	ATM	515871	Ananthapuramu	Kanekal	Kanekal	Kanekalvillagemandal Sy.no.883, 884, Lage and Mandal, Anantapurdist, Apkanekal, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, 515871
Karnataka Bank Ltd	ATM	515871	Ananthapuramu	Kanekal	Kalekurthi	Ballari Kanekal Road Ramappa Building, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, 515871
State Bank of India	CRM	515871	Ananthapuramu	Kanekal	Kanekal	Kanekal Near Busstand, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, 515871

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which state is Bennikal village in?

Bennikal village is in Andhra Pradesh.

Which mandal is Bennikal under?

Bennikal comes under Kanekal Mandal. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bennikal?

The Census village code of Bennikal is 594676.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bennikal under?

Bennikal is listed under BENNIKAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kanekal.

What is the population of Bennikal village?

The village record lists 2,075 people and 495 households for Bennikal.

How many households are in Bennikal village?

The village record lists 495 households for Bennikal.

What is the male and female population of Bennikal?

The record lists 1,067 male residents and 1,008 female residents for Bennikal.

What is the sex ratio of Bennikal village?

The sex ratio of Bennikal is 944.7 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bennikal village?

The reported geographical area of Bennikal is 1,683 hectares.

What is the population density of Bennikal village?

The approximate population density of Bennikal is 123.29 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bennikal?

The nearest town listed for Bennikal is Sira(karnataka), about 24 km away.

How far is Bennikal from the sub-district headquarters?

Bennikal is about 10 km from Kanekal, the mandal headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bennikal?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Bennikal.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bennikal?

For Bennikal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Sun Flower, net sown area is 1,444 hectares and irrigated land is 1,025 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bennikal?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bennikal. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bennikal.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bennikal.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Bennikal.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.