Where is Bennikal village located?
Bennikal is in Hagaribommanahalli Taluk of Bellary district in Karnataka, India.
Indian Village Directory
Bennikal Village
Bennikal is an inhabited village in Hagaribommanahalli Taluk of Bellary district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 604690, the Census 2011 record lists 3,141 people in 600 households and the reported area is 2,803.26 hectares. The local references include Benakal Gram Panchayat, Hagaribommanahalli CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kotturu at about 16 km.
Village Code604690
Population3,141
Households600
Area2,803.26 hectares
Nearest TownKotturu
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Bennikal
- Census Village Code
- 604690
- State
- Karnataka
- State Census Code
- 29
- District
- Bellary
- District Census Code
- 565
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Hagaribommanahalli
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05497
- CD Block
- Hagaribommanahalli
- Gram Panchayat
- Benakal
- Households
- 600
- Population
- 3,141
- Male Population
- 1,607
- Female Population
- 1,534
- Sex Ratio
- 954.57
- Area
- 2,803.26 hectares
- Area
- 28.03 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kotturu
- Nearest Town Distance
- 16 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 583216
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Bennikal at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,141 people, 2,803.26 hectares of reported area and Kotturu as the nearest town reference for Bennikal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Bennikal falls under Hagaribommanahalli Taluk in Bellary district, Karnataka.
- The Census village code is 604690.
- The record lists 3,141 people living in 600 households.
- The reported village area is 2,803.26 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Kotturu.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density112.05 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.24 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.97%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share17.54%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share29.3%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 604690, Benakal Gram Panchayat and Hagaribommanahalli CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 29
- District Census Code
- 565
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05497
- Village Census Code
- 604690
- CD Block Code
- 0065
- CD Block Name
- Hagaribommanahalli
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Benakal
Location and Distance
Kotturu is the nearest town listed for Bennikal, about 16 km away. Bellary is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Hagaribommanahalli
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Bellary
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 80 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kotturu
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 16 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Kotturu
- Distance within State/UT
- 16 km
- Nearest Town
- Kotturu
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 16 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 2,803.26 hectares
- Area
- 28.03 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,141 people in 600 households, with 1,607 male residents and 1,534 female residents. The average household size is 5.24, and SC share is 11.97% and ST share is 17.54% for Bennikal. Population density works out to about 112.05 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 600
- Total Population
- 3,141
- Male Population
- 1,607
- Female Population
- 1,534
- Sex Ratio
- 954.57
- Average Household Size
- 5.24
- SC Population
- 376
- SC Male Population
- 189
- SC Female Population
- 187
- SC Population Share
- 11.97
- ST Population
- 551
- ST Male Population
- 276
- ST Female Population
- 275
- ST Population Share
- 17.54
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bennikal list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Private Secondary School
- Available
- Private Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bennikal. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bennikal include treated tap 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
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
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.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- 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, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Bennikal.
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 22 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 22 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bennikal show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Ground Nut, net sown area is 1,188.77 hectares and irrigated land is 348.5 hectares (29.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Ground Nut
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 1,244 hectares
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 370.49 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 1188.77
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 840.27 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 348.5
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 348.5 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
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Bennikal village in?
Bennikal village is in Bellary district.
Which state is Bennikal village in?
Bennikal village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Bennikal under?
Bennikal comes under Hagaribommanahalli Taluk. 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 604690.
Which Gram Panchayat is Bennikal under?
Bennikal is listed under BENAKAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Hagaribommanahalli.
What is the population of Bennikal village?
The village record lists 3,141 people and 600 households for Bennikal.
How many households are in Bennikal village?
The village record lists 600 households for Bennikal.
What is the male and female population of Bennikal?
The record lists 1,607 male residents and 1,534 female residents for Bennikal.
What is the sex ratio of Bennikal village?
The sex ratio of Bennikal is 954.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bennikal village?
The reported geographical area of Bennikal is 2,803.26 hectares.
What is the population density of Bennikal village?
The approximate population density of Bennikal is 112.05 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 Kotturu, about 16 km away.
How far is Bennikal from the district headquarters?
Bennikal is about 80 km from Bellary, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bennikal from the sub-district headquarters?
Bennikal is about 10 km from Hagaribommanahalli, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bennikal?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private secondary school for Bennikal.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bennikal?
For Bennikal, reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Ground Nut, net sown area is 1,188.77 hectares and irrigated land is 348.5 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Bennikal.