Belgal - Hungund, Bagalkote

Belgal is a village situated in the Hungund taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Hungund and around 43 km from Bagalkot. Belgal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belgal is 598922. The village covers a total geographical area of 1298.35 hectares and falls under the 587112 pincode. Hungund is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Belgal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hungund Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bagalkot Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Belgal

According to the 2011 Census, Belgal village had a total population of 2,048 people, including 1,031 males and 1,017 females, living in 369 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.52%, with male literacy at 74.27% and female literacy at 44.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 517, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Belgal

Belgal 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 Belgal

Belgal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudala Sangam, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hungund to Belgal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Belgal is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belgal

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

Health Facilities in Belgal

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

FAQs about Belgal