Begur - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Begur is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Kunigal and around 45 km from Tumkur. Begur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Begur is 612592. The village covers a total geographical area of 324.65 hectares and falls under the 572130 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Begur

As per Census 2011, Begur village has a total population of 1,101 people, consisting of 535 males and 566 females. The village has 305 households and a sex ratio of 1,057 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 685 literate and 416 illiterate residents. Additionally, 177 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Begur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Begur

Begur 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 Begur

Begur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Begur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Begur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Begur

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

Health Facilities in Begur

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

FAQs about Begur