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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Bettakeri village had a total population of 910 people, including 464 males and 446 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.76%, with male literacy at 75.67% and female literacy at 63.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 249, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 230.

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

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