Bekkanur Village Overview
Bekkanur is a village in Tirthahalli tehsil of Shimoga district, Karnataka. It lies about 10 km from Tirthahalli tehsil headquarters and around 76 km from Shimoga district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Devangi is the Gram Panchayat for Bekkanur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bekkanur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bekkanur is 608267. The village covers a geographical area of 711.86 hectares and has a pincode of 577415. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Bekkanur
Population & Demographics of Bekkanur
This section provides population and demographic details of Bekkanur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 639 | 334 | 305 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 52 | 28 | 24 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 57 | 29 | 28 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 31 | 18 | 13 |
| Literate Population | 463 | 254 | 209 |
| Illiterate Population | 176 | 80 | 96 |
Key population details of Bekkanur village are given below:
- Bekkanur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 639, including approximately 334 males and 305 females, with a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 57 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 31 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bekkanur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.46%.
- There are around 159 households in Bekkanur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bekkanur
Transport facilities help residents of Bekkanur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bekkanur
The following villages are located close to Bekkanur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bekkanur
- Where is Bekkanur located?
- Bekkanur village is located in Tirthahalli Taluka, Shimoga district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bekkanur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bekkanur is Devangi (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bekkanur?
- The pincode of Bekkanur is 577415.
- What is the population of Bekkanur?
- Bekkanur has a total population of 639, including 334 males and 305 females.
- How many households are there in Bekkanur?
- There are 159 households in Bekkanur.
- What is the literacy rate in Bekkanur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bekkanur is 72.46%. Male literacy is 76.05% and female literacy is 68.52%.