Betakerur - Hirekerur, Haveri

Betakerur is a village situated in the Hirekerur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hirekerur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Betakerur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Betakerur is 604371. The village covers a total geographical area of 854.01 hectares and falls under the 581109 pincode. Hirekerur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Betakerur

According to the 2011 Census, Betakerur village had a total population of 2,151 people, including 1,088 males and 1,063 females, living in 485 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.26%, with male literacy at 90.55% and female literacy at 83.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Betakerur

Betakerur 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 Betakerur

Betakerur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byadgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hirekerur to Betakerur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Betakerur is about 38 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 Betakerur

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

Health Facilities in Betakerur

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

FAQs about Betakerur