Begodi - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Begodi is a village situated in the Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnavar and around 131 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Nagarbastikeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Begodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Begodi is 603816. The village covers a total geographical area of 401.08 hectares and falls under the 581384 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Begodi 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 Begodi

As per Census 2011, Begodi village has a total population of 38 people, consisting of 18 males and 20 females. The village has 10 households and a sex ratio of 1,111 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 16 literate and 22 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population381820
Child Population (0–6 yrs)835
Literate Population1688
Illiterate Population221012

Nearby Villages of Begodi

Begodi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NagarabastikeriNorth-West3.89 km
HadgeriSouth4.11 km
HanehallikabbinahakkalNorth-West4.64 km
MalemaneNorth-East6.25 km
HulegarNorth-West6.40 km
HejaniNorth-East6.82 km
KhandodiSouth-West7.75 km
TalakalaleSouth-East8.11 km
SuttalmaneNorth8.25 km
Hukali (wajgod)North-East8.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Begodi

Public transport in the Begodi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Begodi is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Begodi is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Begodi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Begodi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Begodi

Where is Begodi located?

Begodi village is located in Honavar Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Begodi?

The Gram Panchayat of Begodi is Nagarbastikeri.

What is the pincode of Begodi?

The pincode of Begodi is 581384.

What is the population of Begodi?

Begodi has a total population of 38, including 18 males and 20 females.

How many households are there in Begodi?

There are 10 households in Begodi.

What is the literacy rate in Begodi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Begodi is 42.11%. Male literacy is 44.44% and female literacy is 40.00%.