Bekkod - Mundgod, Uttara Kannada

Bekkod is a village situated in the Mundgod taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundgod and around 165 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bedasgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bekkod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bekkod is 603081. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.96 hectares and falls under the 581346 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bekkod village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Bekkod

According to the 2011 Census, Bekkod village had a total population of 360 people, including 171 males and 189 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,105 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.55%, with male literacy at 95.51% and female literacy at 89.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Bekkod

Bekkod 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 Bekkod

Bekkod 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 Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Bekkod is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Bekkod is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bekkod

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

Health Facilities in Bekkod

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

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