Besur - Bhiwapur, Nagpur

Besur is a village situated in the Bhiwapur tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwapur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Besur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Besur is 536522. The village covers a total geographical area of 1014.71 hectares and falls under the 441214 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Besur

According to the 2011 Census, Besur village had a total population of 2,209 people, including 1,100 males and 1,109 females, living in 517 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.16%, with male literacy at 87.77% and female literacy at 72.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 344, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 348.

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

Nearby Villages of Besur

Besur 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 Besur

Besur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kargaon Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Besur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Besur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Besur

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

Health Facilities in Besur

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

FAQs about Besur