Belandur - Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru

Belandur is a village situated in the Sringeri taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Sringeri and around 106 km from Chikmagalur. Addagadde serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belandur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belandur is 608947. The village covers a total geographical area of 529.88 hectares and falls under the 577139 pincode. Sringeri is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Belandur

According to the 2011 Census, Belandur village had a total population of 1,105 people, including 563 males and 542 females, living in 279 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.55%, with male literacy at 94.20% and female literacy at 84.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Belandur

Belandur 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 Belandur

Belandur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udupi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sringeri to Belandur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Belandur is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belandur

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

Health Facilities in Belandur

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

FAQs about Belandur