Bedkani - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Bedkani is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 152 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bedkani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bedkani is 603705. The village covers a total geographical area of 643.15 hectares and falls under the 581355 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bedkani

According to the 2011 Census, Bedkani village had a total population of 1,772 people, including 892 males and 880 females, living in 406 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.77%, with male literacy at 94.49% and female literacy at 82.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Bedkani

Bedkani 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 Bedkani

Bedkani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Bedkani is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Bedkani is about 152 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bedkani

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

Health Facilities in Bedkani

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

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