Begar

Begar is a village located in Sringeri taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Sringeri (tehsildar office) and 114km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Begaru is the gram panchayat of Begar village.

Here you can discover what makes Begar unique in its vibrant Sringeri-Chikmagalur region. You’ll see Begar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Begar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Begar is 608916. The village spans a total geographical area of 277.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577134. Sringeri is nearest town to Begar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Begar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sringeri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Begar

Population of Begar

According to the 2011 Census, Begar has a total population of about 852, with approximately 403 males and 449 females. The sex ratio is around 1114 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 64 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 95 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 51. The overall literacy rate is approximately 83.92%, with male literacy at about 86.10% and female literacy near 81.96%. There are around 178 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Begar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Begar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Begar. As per the 2011 stats, Begar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Begar

Knowing the nearby villages of Begar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Begar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Begar