Deshanur - Bailahongala, Belagavi

Deshanur is a village situated in the Bailahongala taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Sampagaon and around 30 km from Belgaum. Deshanur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deshanur is 598023. The village covers a total geographical area of 3079.27 hectares and falls under the 591147 pincode. Bail Hongal is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Deshanur

According to the 2011 Census, Deshanur village had a total population of 7,078 people, including 3,506 males and 3,572 females, living in 1,486 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.67%, with male literacy at 87.58% and female literacy at 67.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 616.

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

Nearby Villages of Deshanur

Deshanur 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 Deshanur

Deshanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sulebhavi, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bail Hongal to Deshanur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Deshanur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deshanur

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

Health Facilities in Deshanur

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

FAQs about Deshanur