Bekkanur - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Bekkanur is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Tirthahalli and around 76 km from Shimoga. Devangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bekkanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bekkanur is 608267. The village covers a total geographical area of 711.86 hectares and falls under the 577415 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bekkanur

According to the 2011 Census, Bekkanur village had a total population of 639 people, including 334 males and 305 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.88%, with male literacy at 83.01% and female literacy at 74.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Bekkanur

Bekkanur 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 Bekkanur

Bekkanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Bekkanur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Bekkanur is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bekkanur

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

Health Facilities in Bekkanur

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

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