Bekke Sodlur - Ponnampet, Kodagu

Bekke Sodlur is a village situated in the Ponnampet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Virajpet and around 60 km from Madikeri. Kanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bekke Sodlur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bekke Sodlur is 618057. The village covers a total geographical area of 589.62 hectares and falls under the 571216 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bekke Sodlur

According to the 2011 Census, Bekke Sodlur village had a total population of 912 people, including 440 males and 472 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.16%, with male literacy at 81.86% and female literacy at 76.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Bekke Sodlur

Bekke Sodlur 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 Bekke Sodlur

Bekke Sodlur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Bekke Sodlur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Bekke Sodlur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bekke Sodlur

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

Health Facilities in Bekke Sodlur

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

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