Bese - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Bese is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 157 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Konar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bese village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bese is 603869. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.92 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bese

As per Census 2011, Bese village has a total population of 160 people, consisting of 77 males and 83 females. The village has 29 households and a sex ratio of 1,077 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 85 literate and 75 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bese

Bese 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 Bese

Bese is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhatkal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Bese is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Bese is about 157 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bese

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

Health Facilities in Bese

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

FAQs about Bese