Bankikodla and Hanehalli[1][2] are the twin neighbouring villages in a valley in Uttara Kannada district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

The surrounding Sahyadri Mountains hug the Arabian sea with open fields providing recreational opportunities for the locals.

During British rule in India, the Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmins built Anandashram High School (1884) for their children, but a majority of them eventually moved out to Mumbai.

The Madangeri railway station is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from the village while Bavikodla beach is 1 mile (1.6 km) away.

Since the town is located on the coast, it has a moderate climate, with temperatures in the range of 28c to 36c during summer and 26c to 20c during winter.