Where is Benkanhal village located?
Benkanhal is in Gangawati Taluk of Koppal district in Karnataka, India.
Indian Village Directory
Benkanhal Village
Benkanhal is an inhabited village in Gangawati Taluk of Koppal district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 601589, the Census 2011 record lists 939 people in 176 households and the reported area is 520.07 hectares. The local references include Sulekal Gram Panchayat, Gangawati CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gangawati at about 20 km.
Village Code601589
Population939
Households176
Area520.07 hectares
Nearest TownGangawati
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Benkanhal
- Census Village Code
- 601589
- State
- Karnataka
- State Census Code
- 29
- District
- Koppal
- District Census Code
- 560
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Gangawati
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05466
- CD Block
- Gangawati
- Gram Panchayat
- Sulekal
- Households
- 176
- Population
- 939
- Male Population
- 458
- Female Population
- 481
- Sex Ratio
- 1,050.22
- Area
- 520.07 hectares
- Area
- 5.2 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Gangawati
- Nearest Town Distance
- 20 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 583283
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Benkanhal at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 939 people, 520.07 hectares of reported area and Gangawati as the nearest town reference for Benkanhal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Benkanhal falls under Gangawati Taluk in Koppal district, Karnataka.
- The Census village code is 601589.
- The record lists 939 people living in 176 households.
- The reported village area is 520.07 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Gangawati.
- 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 Density180.55 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.34 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.56%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share4.9%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share9.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Benkanhal in the official administrative record. Census village code 601589, Sulekal Gram Panchayat and Gangawati CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 29
- District Census Code
- 560
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05466
- Village Census Code
- 601589
- CD Block Code
- 0034
- CD Block Name
- Gangawati
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sulekal
Location and Distance
Gangawati is the nearest town listed for Benkanhal, about 20 km away. Koppal is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Gangawati
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 20 km
- District Headquarter
- Koppal
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 45 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Gangawati
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 20 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Gangawati
- Distance within State/UT
- 20 km
- Nearest Town
- Gangawati
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 20 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 520.07 hectares
- Area
- 5.2 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 939 people in 176 households, with 458 male residents and 481 female residents. The average household size is 5.34, and SC share is 2.56% and ST share is 4.9% for Benkanhal. Population density works out to about 180.55 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 176
- Total Population
- 939
- Male Population
- 458
- Female Population
- 481
- Sex Ratio
- 1,050.22
- Average Household Size
- 5.34
- SC Population
- 24
- SC Male Population
- 11
- SC Female Population
- 13
- SC Population Share
- 2.56
- ST Population
- 46
- ST Male Population
- 27
- ST Female Population
- 19
- ST Population Share
- 4.9
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Benkanhal list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Benkanhal 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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Benkanhal 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
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Benkanhal include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- 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 Benkanhal.
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Benkanhal show that reported agricultural commodities include Bajra (Pearl Millet) and Maize, net sown area is 505.21 hectares and irrigated land is 48.6 hectares (9.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Bajra (Pearl Millet)
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Maize
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 3.88
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 0.02 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 10.96 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 505.21
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 456.61 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 48.6
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 48.6 hectares
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Benkanhal
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
- Within 5 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 district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CRM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 583283 | Koppal | Koppal | Koppal (CMC) | Kanakgiri Taluk, Koppal District. Ground Floor, No 7543, Mahalakshmi Complex, Navali Road, Koppal, Karnataka, 583283 |
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 district is Benkanhal village in?
Benkanhal village is in Koppal district.
Which state is Benkanhal village in?
Benkanhal village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Benkanhal under?
Benkanhal comes under Gangawati Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Benkanhal?
The Census village code of Benkanhal is 601589.
Which Gram Panchayat is Benkanhal under?
Benkanhal is listed under SULEKAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gangawati.
What is the population of Benkanhal village?
The village record lists 939 people and 176 households for Benkanhal.
How many households are in Benkanhal village?
The village record lists 176 households for Benkanhal.
What is the male and female population of Benkanhal?
The record lists 458 male residents and 481 female residents for Benkanhal.
What is the sex ratio of Benkanhal village?
The sex ratio of Benkanhal is 1,050.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Benkanhal village?
The reported geographical area of Benkanhal is 520.07 hectares.
What is the population density of Benkanhal village?
The approximate population density of Benkanhal is 180.55 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Benkanhal?
The nearest town listed for Benkanhal is Gangawati, about 20 km away.
How far is Benkanhal from the district headquarters?
Benkanhal is about 45 km from Koppal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Benkanhal from the sub-district headquarters?
Benkanhal is about 20 km from Gangawati, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Benkanhal?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Benkanhal.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Benkanhal?
For Benkanhal, reported agricultural commodities include Bajra (Pearl Millet) and Maize, net sown area is 505.21 hectares and irrigated land is 48.6 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Benkanhal?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Benkanhal. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.