Betkur

Betkur is a village located in Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Bangarpet (tehsildar office) and 29km away from district headquarter Kolar. As per 2009 stats, Hulkooru is the gram panchayat of Betkur village.

Here you can discover what makes Betkur unique in its vibrant Bangarapet-Kolar region. You’ll see Betkur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Betkur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Betkur is 622724. The village spans a total geographical area of 139.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 563116. Mulbagal is nearest town to Betkur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Betkur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kolar gold field Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Betkur

Population of Betkur

According to the 2011 Census, Betkur has a total population of about 737, with approximately 377 males and 360 females. The sex ratio is around 954 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 96 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 556 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.60%, with male literacy at about 70.03% and female literacy near 52.78%. There are around 155 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Betkur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Betkur

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

Nearby Villages of Betkur

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

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