Indian Village Directory

Bendebetta Forest Village

Bendebetta Forest is an inhabited village in Somvarpet Taluk of Kodagu district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 617982, the Census 2011 record lists 79 people in 25 households and the reported area is 139.27 hectares. The local references include Kudige Gram Panchayat, Somvarpet CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kushalnagar at about 5 km.

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Quick answer: Bendebetta Forest is a village in Somvarpet Taluk, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 617982 and 79 people in 25 households.
Village Code617982
Population79
Households25
Area139.27 hectares
Nearest TownKushalnagar

Key Village Facts

Village
Bendebetta Forest
Census Village Code
617982
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Kodagu
District Census Code
576
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Somvarpet
Sub-district Census Code
05567
CD Block
Somvarpet
Gram Panchayat
Kudige
Households
25
Population
79
Male Population
42
Female Population
37
Sex Ratio
880.95
Area
139.27 hectares
Area
1.39 sq km
Nearest Town
Kushalnagar
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
571232
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bendebetta Forest at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 79 people, 139.27 hectares of reported area and Kushalnagar as the nearest town reference for Bendebetta Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKodagu
CD BlockSomvarpet
Gram PanchayatKUDIGE
  • Bendebetta Forest falls under Somvarpet Taluk in Kodagu district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 617982.
  • The record lists 79 people living in 25 households.
  • The reported village area is 139.27 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kushalnagar.
  • 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 Density56.72 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.16 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.27%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share75.95%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bendebetta Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 617982, Kudige Gram Panchayat and Somvarpet CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
576
Sub-district Census Code
05567
Village Census Code
617982
CD Block Code
0135
CD Block Name
Somvarpet
Gram Panchayat Name
Kudige

Location and Distance

Kushalnagar is the nearest town listed for Bendebetta Forest, about 5 km away. Madikeri is listed as the district headquarters at about 34 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Somwarpet
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
26 km
District Headquarter
Madikeri
Distance from District Headquarter
34 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kushalnagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Kushalnagar
Distance within State/UT
5 km
Nearest Town
Kushalnagar
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
139.27 hectares
Area
1.39 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 79 people in 25 households, with 42 male residents and 37 female residents. The average household size is 3.16, and SC share is 1.27% and ST share is 75.95% for Bendebetta Forest. Population density works out to about 56.72 people per sq km.

Total Households
25
Total Population
79
Male Population
42
Female Population
37
Sex Ratio
880.95
Average Household Size
3.16
SC Population
1
SC Male Population
1
SC Population Share
1.27
ST Population
60
ST Male Population
33
ST Female Population
27
ST Population Share
75.95
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bendebetta Forest 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 Bendebetta Forest 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
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 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

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bendebetta Forest include 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 Bus Service
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 Bendebetta Forest include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi 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 Bendebetta Forest.

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
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land and economy rows summarise land-use areas, crops, commodities and local production fields available for Bendebetta Forest.

Forest Area In Hectares
139.27 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bendebetta Forest

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
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 2 50%
Karnataka Bank Ltd 1 25%
Union Bank of India 1 25%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 571232 Kodagu Somvarpet Kudige Kudige Ranganatha Krupa, Kodagu, Karnataka, 571232
Karnataka Bank Ltd ATM 571232 Kodagu Somvarpet Kudige Kudige, Kushalanagar Taluk Ground Floor, Main Road, Kudumangalore Village, Kodagu, Karnataka, 571232
Union Bank of India ATM 571232 Kodagu Somvarpet Kudumangalore Main Road, Corporationbankkudumangalore, Kodagu, Karnataka, 571232
Canara Bank CRM 571232 Kodagu Somvarpet Hebbale Hassan Road A M Complex Hebbale, Kodagu, Karnataka, 571232

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 Bendebetta Forest village located?

Bendebetta Forest is in Somvarpet Taluk of Kodagu district in Karnataka, India.

Which district is Bendebetta Forest village in?

Bendebetta Forest village is in Kodagu district.

Which state is Bendebetta Forest village in?

Bendebetta Forest village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Bendebetta Forest under?

Bendebetta Forest comes under Somvarpet Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bendebetta Forest?

The Census village code of Bendebetta Forest is 617982.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bendebetta Forest under?

Bendebetta Forest is listed under KUDIGE Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Somvarpet.

What is the population of Bendebetta Forest village?

The village record lists 79 people and 25 households for Bendebetta Forest.

How many households are in Bendebetta Forest village?

The village record lists 25 households for Bendebetta Forest.

What is the male and female population of Bendebetta Forest?

The record lists 42 male residents and 37 female residents for Bendebetta Forest.

What is the sex ratio of Bendebetta Forest village?

The sex ratio of Bendebetta Forest is 880.95 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bendebetta Forest village?

The reported geographical area of Bendebetta Forest is 139.27 hectares.

What is the population density of Bendebetta Forest village?

The approximate population density of Bendebetta Forest is 56.72 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bendebetta Forest?

The nearest town listed for Bendebetta Forest is Kushalnagar, about 5 km away.

How far is Bendebetta Forest from the district headquarters?

Bendebetta Forest is about 34 km from Madikeri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bendebetta Forest from the sub-district headquarters?

Bendebetta Forest is about 26 km from Somwarpet, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bendebetta Forest?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Bendebetta Forest.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bendebetta Forest?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bendebetta Forest. 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 Bendebetta Forest.

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.