Betkoppa - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Betkoppa is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 129 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Yadalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Betkoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Betkoppa is 603238. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.36 hectares and falls under the 581340 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Betkoppa 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 Betkoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Betkoppa village had a total population of 342 people, including 163 males and 179 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,098 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.26%, with male literacy at 97.39% and female literacy at 87.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Betkoppa

Betkoppa 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 Betkoppa

Betkoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 70.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Betkoppa is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Betkoppa is about 129 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 Betkoppa

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

Health Facilities in Betkoppa

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

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