Banavara is an inhabited village in Chikmagalur Taluk of Chikmagalur district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 609888, the Census 2011 record lists 214 people in 51 households and the reported area is 243.75 hectares. The local references include Malaloor Gram Panchayat, Chikmagalur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chikmagalur at about 14 km.
In short:
Banavara is a village in Chikmagalur Taluk, Chikmagalur district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 609888 and 214 people in 51 households.
Village Code609888
Population214
Households51
Area243.75 hectares
Nearest TownChikmagalur
Detailed village profile
Banavara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 214 people, 243.75 hectares of reported area and Chikmagalur as the nearest town reference for Banavara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Banavara falls under Chikmagalur Taluk in Chikmagalur district, Karnataka.
The Census village code is 609888.
The record lists 214 people living in 51 households.
The reported village area is 243.75 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Chikmagalur.
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
Banavara
Census Village Code
609888
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Chikmagalur
District Census Code
570
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chikmagalur
Sub-district Census Code
05530
CD Block
Chikmagalur
Gram Panchayat
Malaloor
Households
51
Population
214
Male Population
100
Female Population
114
Sex Ratio
1,140
Area
243.75 hectares
Area
2.44 sq km
Nearest Town
Chikmagalur
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
577133
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 Density87.79 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.2 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share21.03%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share68.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Banavara in the official administrative record. Census village code 609888, Malaloor Gram Panchayat and Chikmagalur CD Block.
State Census Code
29
District Census Code
570
Sub-district Census Code
05530
Village Census Code
609888
CD Block Code
0098
CD Block Name
Chikmagalur
Gram Panchayat Name
Malaloor
Location and Distance
Chikmagalur is the nearest town listed for Banavara, about 14 km away. Chikmagalur is listed as the district headquarters at about 14 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Chikmagalur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Chikmagalur
Distance from District Headquarter
14 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chikmagalur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Chikmagalur
Distance within State/UT
14 km
Nearest Town
Chikmagalur
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
243.75 hectares
Area
2.44 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 214 people in 51 households, with 100 male residents and 114 female residents. The average household size is 4.2, and SC share is 21.03% and ST share is 0% for Banavara. Population density works out to about 87.79 people per sq km.
Total Households
51
Total Population
214
Male Population
100
Female Population
114
Sex Ratio
1,140
Average Household Size
4.2
SC Population
45
SC Male Population
21
SC Female Population
24
SC Population Share
21.03
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Banavara list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banavara include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Banavara include 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
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
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 Banavara include self-help groups. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Banavara.
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Banavara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Ginger, net sown area is 152.58 hectares and irrigated land is 104.58 hectares (68.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ginger
Forest Area In Hectares
44.49 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
25.5
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
8.37 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
10.81 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
152.58
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
48 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
104.58
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
99.58 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Canara Bank
1
100%
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
Canara Bank
ATM
577133
Chikkamagaluru
Chikmagalur
Chikmagalur (CMC)
K M Road, Gavanahalli Sipani Enclave Gavananhalli, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, 577133
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
Where is Banavara village located?
Banavara is in Chikmagalur Taluk of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India.
Which district is Banavara village in?
Banavara village is in Chikmagalur district.
Which state is Banavara village in?
Banavara village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Banavara under?
Banavara comes under Chikmagalur Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Banavara?
The Census village code of Banavara is 609888.
Which Gram Panchayat is Banavara under?
Banavara is listed under MALALOOR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chikmagalur.
What is the population of Banavara village?
The village record lists 214 people and 51 households for Banavara.
How many households are in Banavara village?
The village record lists 51 households for Banavara.
What is the male and female population of Banavara?
The record lists 100 male residents and 114 female residents for Banavara.
What is the sex ratio of Banavara village?
The sex ratio of Banavara is 1,140 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Banavara village?
The reported geographical area of Banavara is 243.75 hectares.
What is the population density of Banavara village?
The approximate population density of Banavara is 87.79 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Banavara?
The nearest town listed for Banavara is Chikmagalur, about 14 km away.
How far is Banavara from the district headquarters?
Banavara is about 14 km from Chikmagalur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Banavara from the sub-district headquarters?
Banavara is about 14 km from Chikmagalur, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Banavara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Banavara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Banavara?
For Banavara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Ginger, net sown area is 152.58 hectares and irrigated land is 104.58 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Banavara?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Banavara. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
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.