Belagere - Challakere, Chitradurga

Belagere is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Belagere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belagere is 605410. The village covers a total geographical area of 1475.38 hectares and falls under the 577522 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Belagere

According to the 2011 Census, Belagere village had a total population of 2,769 people, including 1,459 males and 1,310 females, living in 604 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.95%, with male literacy at 83.18% and female literacy at 61.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 580, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Belagere

Belagere 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 Belagere

Belagere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soma Guddu, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Belagere is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Belagere is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belagere

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

Health Facilities in Belagere

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

FAQs about Belagere