Begur - Kalghatgi, Dharwad

Begur is a village situated in the Kalghatgi taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalghatgi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Begur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Begur is 602459. The village covers a total geographical area of 483.83 hectares and falls under the 581204 pincode. Kalghatgi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Begur

According to the 2011 Census, Begur village had a total population of 2,839 people, including 1,488 males and 1,351 females, living in 585 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.73%, with male literacy at 69.46% and female literacy at 55.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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 Navalur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalghatgi to Begur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Begur is about 30 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