beküldi

Beküldi is a village located in Bács‑Kiskun county in the Southern Great Plain region of Hungary. It falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Kecskemét district. The village occupies an area of approximately 12 square kilometres and lies at an elevation of about 120 metres above sea level. As of the latest census, the population of Beküldi is roughly 250 residents, indicating a low population density characteristic of many rural communities in the area.

The history of Beküldi dates back to the Middle Ages, with the earliest documented mention appearing in tax registers of the 14th century. Throughout its history, the settlement has been predominantly agricultural, with local farms producing grain, sunflowers, and a modest amount of livestock. The village was part of the Hungarian Kingdom, later the Austro‑Hungarian Empire, and ultimately fell within the borders of modern Hungary following the Treaty of Trianon in 1920.

Beküldi maintains a number of cultural traditions typical of the Southern Great Plain, including folk music and regional culinary specialties. The village’s Lutheran church, built in the 19th century, serves as a focal point for community gatherings and religious services. The surrounding landscape is composed of flat plains and forested patches, providing a typical backdrop for the region’s pastoral lifestyle.

Public facilities in Beküldi are modest, featuring a primary school, a community centre, and basic medical services available upon request through nearby larger towns. Transportation links consist primarily of local roads connecting to the district capital, and the nearest major railway station is located in Kecskemét. The village’s economy remains largely rooted in agriculture, supplemented by small-scale local enterprises.