Bettada Thunga - Piriyapatna, Mysuru

Bettada Thunga is a village situated in the Piriyapatna taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Piriyapatna and around 97 km from Mysore. Bettadatunga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bettada Thunga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bettada Thunga is 618169. The village covers a total geographical area of 805.61 hectares and falls under the 571108 pincode. Piriyapatna is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Bettada Thunga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Piriyapatna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mysuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bettada Thunga

According to the 2011 Census, Bettada Thunga village had a total population of 2,298 people, including 1,137 males and 1,161 females, living in 452 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.42%, with male literacy at 74.82% and female literacy at 54.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 346.

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

Nearby Villages of Bettada Thunga

Bettada Thunga 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 Bettada Thunga

Bettada Thunga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hosa Agrahara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Piriyapatna to Bettada Thunga is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Bettada Thunga is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bettada Thunga

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

Health Facilities in Bettada Thunga

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

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