Besur - Sagar, Shivamogga

Besur is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Sagar and around 98 km from Shimoga. Koluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Besur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Besur is 607317. The village covers a total geographical area of 1291.39 hectares and falls under the 577453 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Besur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Besur

According to the 2011 Census, Besur village had a total population of 670 people, including 320 males and 350 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.76%, with male literacy at 83.75% and female literacy at 64.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Besur

Besur 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 Besur

Besur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Besur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Besur is about 98 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 Besur

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

Health Facilities in Besur

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

FAQs about Besur