Bettakeri - Virajpet, Kodagu

Bettakeri is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Hosur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bettakeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bettakeri is 618035. The village covers a total geographical area of 629.69 hectares and falls under the 571211 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Bettakeri 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 Bettakeri

As per Census 2011, Bettakeri village has a total population of 910 people, consisting of 464 males and 446 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 572 literate and 338 illiterate residents. Additionally, 249 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 230 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bettakeri

Bettakeri 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 Bettakeri

Bettakeri 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 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Bettakeri is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Bettakeri 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 Bettakeri

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

Health Facilities in Bettakeri

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

FAQs about Bettakeri