Bettakaduru - Channagiri, Davanagere

Bettakaduru is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Kanchiganal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bettakaduru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bettakaduru is 607096. The village covers a total geographical area of 488.43 hectares and falls under the 577215 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bettakaduru

According to the 2011 Census, Bettakaduru village had a total population of 849 people, including 452 males and 397 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.69%, with male literacy at 85.32% and female literacy at 64.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 717.

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

Nearby Villages of Bettakaduru

Bettakaduru 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 Bettakaduru

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bettakaduru. The nearest railway station is Ramgiri, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Bettakaduru is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Bettakaduru is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bettakaduru

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

Health Facilities in Bettakaduru

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

FAQs about Bettakaduru