Begur

Begur is a village located in Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Virajpet (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Madikeri. As per 2009 stats, Hudikeri is the gram panchayat of Begur village.

Begur has its own place in the vibrant Kodagu region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Begur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Begur is 618064. The village spans a total geographical area of 1337.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 571216. Virajpet is nearest town to Begur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

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Population of Begur

Below is a concise population overview of Begur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,536 737 799
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 152 70 82
Scheduled Castes (SC) 70 27 43
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 282 133 149
Literate Population 1,143 576 567
Illiterate Population 393 161 232

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Begur village:

  • The total population of Begur village is around 1,536, including approximately 737 males and 799 females, with a sex ratio of 1084 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 152 children aged 0–6 years in Begur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Begur village has 70 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 282 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Begur village is about 74.41%, with male literacy at 78.15% and female literacy at 70.96%.
  • There are around 420 households in Begur village.

Connectivity of Begur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Begur. As per the 2011 stats, Begur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Begur

Knowing the nearby villages of Begur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Begur.

Parakatageri Theralu Badagarakeri Hysodlur Hudikeri Mugatageri Chikka Mandur Balyamandur Bellur T Shettigeri Harihara

Frequently Asked Questions about Begur

Where is Begur located?
Begur village is situated in Virajpet Taluka, within the Kodagu district of Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Begur?
The Gram Panchayat of Begur is Hudikeri (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Begur?
The pincode of Begur is 571216, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Begur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Begur is 1,536, with 737 males and 799 females.
How many households are there in Begur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Begur village has a total of 420 households.
What is the literacy rate in Begur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Begur is 74.41%. The male literacy rate is 78.15%, while the female literacy rate is 70.96%.