Where is Chikka Benkal village located?
Chikka Benkal is in Gangawati Taluk of Koppal district in Karnataka, India.
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Chikka Benkal Village
Chikka Benkal is an inhabited village in Gangawati Taluk of Koppal district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 601614, the Census 2011 record lists 2,685 people in 425 households and the reported area is 2,374.11 hectares. The local references include Chikka Benkal Gram Panchayat, Gangawati CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gangawati at about 12 km.
Chikka Benkal is a village in Gangawati Taluk, Koppal district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 601614 and 2,685 people in 425 households.
Village Code601614
Population2,685
Households425
Area2,374.11 hectares
Nearest TownGangawati
Detailed village profile
Chikka Benkal at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,685 people, 2,374.11 hectares of reported area and Gangawati as the nearest town reference for Chikka Benkal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Chikka Benkal falls under Gangawati Taluk in Koppal district, Karnataka.
- The Census village code is 601614.
- The record lists 2,685 people living in 425 households.
- The reported village area is 2,374.11 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
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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
- Chikka Benkal
- Census Village Code
- 601614
- 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
- Chikka Benkal
- Households
- 425
- Population
- 2,685
- Male Population
- 1,398
- Female Population
- 1,287
- Sex Ratio
- 920.6
- Area
- 2,374.11 hectares
- Area
- 23.74 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Gangawati
- Nearest Town Distance
- 12 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 583235
- 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 Density
113.1 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
6.32 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
34.04%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
22.87%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
54.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chikka Benkal in the official administrative record. Census village code 601614, Chikka Benkal Gram Panchayat and Gangawati CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 29
- District Census Code
- 560
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05466
- Village Census Code
- 601614
- CD Block Code
- 0034
- CD Block Name
- Gangawati
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Chikka Benkal
Location and Distance
Gangawati is the nearest town listed for Chikka Benkal, about 12 km away. Koppal is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Gangawati
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12 km
- District Headquarter
- Koppal
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 36 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Gangawati
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 12 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Gangawati
- Distance within State/UT
- 12 km
- Nearest Town
- Gangawati
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 12 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 2,374.11 hectares
- Area
- 23.74 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,685 people in 425 households, with 1,398 male residents and 1,287 female residents. The average household size is 6.32, and SC share is 34.04% and ST share is 22.87% for Chikka Benkal. Population density works out to about 113.1 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 425
- Total Population
- 2,685
- Male Population
- 1,398
- Female Population
- 1,287
- Sex Ratio
- 920.6
- Average Household Size
- 6.32
- SC Population
- 914
- SC Male Population
- 482
- SC Female Population
- 432
- SC Population Share
- 34.04
- ST Population
- 614
- ST Male Population
- 316
- ST Female Population
- 298
- ST Population Share
- 22.87
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chikka Benkal 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 Chikka Benkal. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical 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 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 Chikka Benkal 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 Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 249.31 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chikka Benkal 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
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- 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 Chikka Benkal 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.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- 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 Chikka Benkal.
- 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
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chikka Benkal show that reported agricultural commodities include Bajra (Pearl Millet) and Maize, net sown area is 456.92 hectares and irrigated land is 249.31 hectares (54.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Bajra (Pearl Millet)
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Maize
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 1,879.9 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 37.29
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 456.92
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 207.61 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 249.31
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
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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chikka Benkal
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
- 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, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka Grameena 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka Grameena Bank | ATM | 583235 | Koppal | Gangawati | Basapattana | Gangavathi Taluk Basapattana, Taluk Gangavathi, Koppal, Karnataka, 583235 |
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 Chikka Benkal village in?
Chikka Benkal village is in Koppal district.
Which state is Chikka Benkal village in?
Chikka Benkal village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Chikka Benkal under?
Chikka Benkal comes under Gangawati Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chikka Benkal?
The Census village code of Chikka Benkal is 601614.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chikka Benkal under?
Chikka Benkal is listed under CHIKKA BENKAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gangawati.
What is the population of Chikka Benkal village?
The village record lists 2,685 people and 425 households for Chikka Benkal.
How many households are in Chikka Benkal village?
The village record lists 425 households for Chikka Benkal.
What is the male and female population of Chikka Benkal?
The record lists 1,398 male residents and 1,287 female residents for Chikka Benkal.
What is the sex ratio of Chikka Benkal village?
The sex ratio of Chikka Benkal is 920.6 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chikka Benkal village?
The reported geographical area of Chikka Benkal is 2,374.11 hectares.
What is the population density of Chikka Benkal village?
The approximate population density of Chikka Benkal is 113.1 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chikka Benkal?
The nearest town listed for Chikka Benkal is Gangawati, about 12 km away.
How far is Chikka Benkal from the district headquarters?
Chikka Benkal is about 36 km from Koppal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chikka Benkal from the sub-district headquarters?
Chikka Benkal is about 12 km from Gangawati, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chikka Benkal?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Chikka Benkal.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chikka Benkal?
For Chikka Benkal, reported agricultural commodities include Bajra (Pearl Millet) and Maize, net sown area is 456.92 hectares and irrigated land is 249.31 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chikka Benkal?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chikka Benkal. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.