Begur - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Begur is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Begur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Begur is 619454. The village covers a total geographical area of 639.92 hectares and falls under the 571109 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Gundlupet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Begur

According to the 2011 Census, Begur village had a total population of 3,884 people, including 1,963 males and 1,921 females, living in 916 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.51%, with male literacy at 69.01% and female literacy at 55.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 450, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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 Kavalande, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Begur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Begur is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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