Besur

Block / Taluka Sagar
District Shimoga
State Karnataka

About Besur

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Besur village is 607317. Besur village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 1291.39 hectares. Besur has a total population of 670 peoples, out of which male population is 320 while female population is 350. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1093 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of besur village is 64.18% out of which 74.06% males and 55.14% females are literate. There are about 148 houses in besur village. Pincode of besur village locality is 577417.

When it comes to administration, Besur village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Besur village comes under Sagar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency. Sagar is nearest town to besur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

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Population of Besur

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 670 320 350
Literate Population 430 237 193
Illiterate Population 240 83 157

Connectivity of Besur

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Besur

Frequently Asked Questions about Besur

Where is Besur located?

Besur village is situated in Sagar Taluka, within the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Besur?

The Gram Panchayat of Besur is Koluru (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Besur?

The pincode of Besur is 577417, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Besur as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Besur is 670, with 320 males and 350 females.

How many households are there in Besur as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Besur village has a total of 148 households.

What is the literacy rate in Besur as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Besur is 64.18%. The male literacy rate is 74.06%, while the female literacy rate is 55.14%.