Badaga Bellur - Bantval, Dakshina Kannada

Badaga Bellur is a village situated in the Bantval taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantval and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Badagabelluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badaga Bellur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badaga Bellur is 617554. The village covers a total geographical area of 864.64 hectares and falls under the 574219 pincode. Bantval is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Badaga Bellur

According to the 2011 Census, Badaga Bellur village had a total population of 3,874 people, including 1,855 males and 2,019 females, living in 800 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.20%, with male literacy at 86.86% and female literacy at 74.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Badaga Bellur

Badaga Bellur 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 Badaga Bellur

Badaga Bellur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Faringapete Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bantval to Badaga Bellur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Badaga Bellur is about 34 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 Badaga Bellur

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

Health Facilities in Badaga Bellur

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

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