Bedasgaon - Mundgod, Uttara Kannada

Bedasgaon is a village situated in the Mundgod taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundgod and around 168 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bedasgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bedasgaon is 603078. The village covers a total geographical area of 1104.26 hectares and falls under the 581346 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Bedasgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bedasgaon village had a total population of 498 people, including 257 males and 241 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.61%, with male literacy at 87.33% and female literacy at 75.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Bedasgaon

Bedasgaon 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 Bedasgaon

Bedasgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Bedasgaon is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Bedasgaon is about 168 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bedasgaon

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

Health Facilities in Bedasgaon

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

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