Betkur - Kolar Gold Field, Kolar

Betkur is a village situated in the Kolar Gold Field taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Bangarpet and around 29 km from Kolar. Hulkooru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Betkur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Betkur is 622724. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.33 hectares and falls under the 563116 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Betkur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kolar gold field Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Betkur

According to the 2011 Census, Betkur village had a total population of 737 people, including 377 males and 360 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.83%, with male literacy at 80.98% and female literacy at 60.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 556.

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

Nearby Villages of Betkur

Betkur 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 Betkur

Betkur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Coromandel, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Betkur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Betkur is about 29 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 Betkur

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

Health Facilities in Betkur

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

FAQs about Betkur