Amatur - Bailahongala, Belagavi

Amatur is a village situated in the Bailahongala taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Sampagaon and around 52 km from Belgaum. Amatur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amatur is 598124. The village covers a total geographical area of 762.51 hectares and falls under the 591102 pincode. Bail Hongal is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Amatur

According to the 2011 Census, Amatur village had a total population of 2,119 people, including 1,087 males and 1,032 females, living in 447 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.39%, with male literacy at 79.15% and female literacy at 55.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Amatur

Amatur 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 Amatur

Amatur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sulebhavi, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bail Hongal to Amatur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Amatur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amatur

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

Health Facilities in Amatur

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

FAQs about Amatur