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.
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Quick answer: 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)
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
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.
CD BlockKanekal
Gram PanchayatBENNIKAL
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density123.29 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.19 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.4%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.19%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share71%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
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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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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.