Benakal is an inhabited village in Yelbarga Taluk of Koppal district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 601358, the Census 2011 record lists 3,284 people in 607 households and the reported area is 1,701.69 hectares. The local references include Benakal Gram Panchayat, Yelbarga CD Block and the nearest town reference is Yelbarga at about 23 km.
In short:
Benakal is a village in Yelbarga Taluk, Koppal district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 601358 and 3,284 people in 607 households.
Village Code601358
Population3,284
Households607
Area1,701.69 hectares
Nearest TownYelbarga
Detailed village profile
Benakal at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,284 people, 1,701.69 hectares of reported area and Yelbarga as the nearest town reference for Benakal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Benakal falls under Yelbarga Taluk in Koppal district, Karnataka.
The Census village code is 601358.
The record lists 3,284 people living in 607 households.
The reported village area is 1,701.69 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Yelbarga.
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
Benakal
Census Village Code
601358
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Koppal
District Census Code
560
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Yelbarga
Sub-district Census Code
05464
CD Block
Yelbarga
Gram Panchayat
Benakal
Households
607
Population
3,284
Male Population
1,643
Female Population
1,641
Sex Ratio
998.78
Area
1,701.69 hectares
Area
17.02 sq km
Nearest Town
Yelbarga
Nearest Town Distance
23 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
583232
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 Density192.98 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.41 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.35%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share3.05%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share10.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Benakal in the official administrative record. Census village code 601358, Benakal Gram Panchayat and Yelbarga CD Block.
State Census Code
29
District Census Code
560
Sub-district Census Code
05464
Village Census Code
601358
CD Block Code
0032
CD Block Name
Yelbarga
Gram Panchayat Name
Benakal
Location and Distance
Yelbarga is the nearest town listed for Benakal, about 23 km away. Koppal is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Yelbarga
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
23 km
District Headquarter
Koppal
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Yelbarga
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
23 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yelbarga
Distance within State/UT
23 km
Nearest Town
Yelbarga
Distance from Nearest Town
23 km
Total Geographical Area
1,701.69 hectares
Area
17.02 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,284 people in 607 households, with 1,643 male residents and 1,641 female residents. The average household size is 5.41, and SC share is 16.35% and ST share is 3.05% for Benakal. Population density works out to about 192.98 people per sq km.
Total Households
607
Total Population
3,284
Male Population
1,643
Female Population
1,641
Sex Ratio
998.78
Average Household Size
5.41
SC Population
537
SC Male Population
265
SC Female Population
272
SC Population Share
16.35
ST Population
100
ST Male Population
45
ST Female Population
55
ST Population Share
3.05
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Benakal list 1 government primary school, 1 private 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Benakal. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3
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
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
2
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
2
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
3
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
3
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 Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Benakal 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
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
7.79 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
153.8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Benakal 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
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Benakal 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
Community Centre
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 Benakal.
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 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 Benakal show that reported agricultural commodities include Jowar, Cotton and Sunflower, net sown area is 1,498 hectares and irrigated land is 153.8 hectares (10.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Jowar
Agricultural Commodities Second
Cotton
Agricultural Commodities Third
Sunflower
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
195.9 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1498.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1,344.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
153.8
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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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
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
3
75%
CRM
1
25%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Karnataka Grameena Bank
2
50%
State Bank of India
1
25%
Canara Bank
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.
Yelbarga Main Roadkuknoornear Bus Stand, Koppal, Karnataka, 583232
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 Benakal village located?
Benakal is in Yelbarga Taluk of Koppal district in Karnataka, India.
Which district is Benakal village in?
Benakal village is in Koppal district.
Which state is Benakal village in?
Benakal village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Benakal under?
Benakal comes under Yelbarga Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Benakal?
The Census village code of Benakal is 601358.
Which Gram Panchayat is Benakal under?
Benakal is listed under BENAKAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Yelbarga.
What is the population of Benakal village?
The village record lists 3,284 people and 607 households for Benakal.
How many households are in Benakal village?
The village record lists 607 households for Benakal.
What is the male and female population of Benakal?
The record lists 1,643 male residents and 1,641 female residents for Benakal.
What is the sex ratio of Benakal village?
The sex ratio of Benakal is 998.78 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Benakal village?
The reported geographical area of Benakal is 1,701.69 hectares.
What is the population density of Benakal village?
The approximate population density of Benakal is 192.98 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Benakal?
The nearest town listed for Benakal is Yelbarga, about 23 km away.
How far is Benakal from the district headquarters?
Benakal is about 25 km from Koppal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Benakal from the sub-district headquarters?
Benakal is about 23 km from Yelbarga, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Benakal?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Benakal.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Benakal?
For Benakal, reported agricultural commodities include Jowar, Cotton and Sunflower, net sown area is 1,498 hectares and irrigated land is 153.8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Benakal?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Benakal. These records include 3 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.