Bekkadi Village - Alur, Hassan

Bekkadi is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Magge serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bekkadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bekkadi is 616272. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.53 hectares and falls under the 573214 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bekkadi

As per Census 2011, Bekkadi village has a total population of 128 people, consisting of 65 males and 63 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 86 literate and 42 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bekkadi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bekkadi

Bekkadi 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 Bekkadi

Bekkadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Alur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Bekkadi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Bekkadi is about 29 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 Bekkadi

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

Health Facilities in Bekkadi

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

FAQs about Bekkadi