Begur - Hosakote, Bengaluru Rural

Begur is a village situated in the Hosakote taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Hosakote and around 35 km from Bangalore Rural. Kambalipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Begur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Begur is 625529. The village covers a total geographical area of 362.99 hectares. Hosakote is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Begur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hosakote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Begur

According to the 2011 Census, Begur village had a total population of 1,436 people, including 735 males and 701 females, living in 315 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.22%, with male literacy at 85.25% and female literacy at 69.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 261, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Begur

Begur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Begur

Begur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hirehali, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosakote to Begur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Begur is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Begur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Begur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Begur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Begur village are given below:

FAQs about Begur