Benkankatti

Benkankatti is a village located in the Dharwad Subdivision of Dharwad district,Karnataka, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Benkankatti, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Benkankatti Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillageBenkankatti
Pincode580118
Area274 Sq. Km
Village Code602282
Sub-DistrictDharwad
Sub-District Code5473
DistrictDharwad
District Code536
State/UTKarnataka
State/UT Code29
Gram PanchayatNigadi
Gram Panchayat Code217659
Block PanchayatDharwad
Block Panchayat Code6157
Total Population (2011 Census)1580
Total Households259
Nearest TownDHARWAD (Distance: 0 Km)

Benkankatti has a population of 1580 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Nigadi Gram Panchayat and the Dharwad Block Panchayat in Dharwad District. The village has 259 households and is identified by village code 602282. Benkankatti is located in the 580118 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Dharwad Sub-District.

Total Population of Benkankatti

As of the 2011 census, Population of Benkankatti has a population of approximately 1580 people, where the male population is 814 and the female population is 766.

Total 1580
Male 814
Female 766

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Benkankatti

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Benkankatti is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 82
Male 35
Female 47
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 9
Male 5
Female 4

Household in Benkankatti

There are approximately 259 households in Benkankatti. The average household size in the village is about 6 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 259
People / Family 6

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Benkankatti

Benkankatti falls under the Dharwad Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Benkankatti is Dharwad, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Benkankatti Village

As per the 2011 Census, Benkankatti presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Benkankatti Village (2011):

Total 982
Male 552
Female 430

illiteracy in Benkankatti Village (2011):

Total 598
Male 262
Female 336

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Connectivity of Benkankatti

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Not Available
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available
Domestic Electricity Not Available
Agricultural Electricity Not Available
Other Electricity Uses Not Available
All Households Electrified Yes

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School1
Middle School1
Secondary School0
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities

Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available
Well Not Available
Tank Available
Tubewell Not Available
Handpump Available
Other Sources Not Available

Nearby Villages of Benkankatti

Frequently Asked Questions About Benkankatti Village

The total population of Benkankatti Village is approximately 1580 people.

The male population is 814, while the female population is 766.

Benkankatti Village has about 259 households.

The average household size in Benkankatti is approximately 6 people per household.

The total literate population is 982, which includes 552 males and 430 females.

The total illiterate population is 598, consisting of 262 males and 336 females.

There are 96 villages in the Dharwad Sub-District.

Benkankatti Village falls under the Nigadi Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Benkankatti Village is 580118.

Benkankatti Village is part of the Dharwad Block Panchayat.