Besur

Besur is a village located in Sagar taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Sagar (tehsildar office) and 98km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Koluru is the gram panchayat of Besur village.

Here you can discover what makes Besur unique in its vibrant Sagar-Shimoga region. You’ll see Besur’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 Besur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Besur is 607317. The village spans a total geographical area of 1291.39 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577417. Sagar is nearest town to Besur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Besur 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 Sagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Besur

Population of Besur

According to the 2011 Census, Besur has a total population of about 670, with approximately 320 males and 350 females. The sex ratio is around 1093 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 87 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 132 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 64.18%, with male literacy at about 74.06% and female literacy near 55.14%. There are around 148 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Besur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Besur

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

Nearby Villages of Besur

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

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