Belalu Village Overview
Belalu is a village in Beltangadi tehsil of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It lies about 16 km from Beltangady tehsil headquarters and around 80 km from Mangalore district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Belalu village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Belalu village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Belalu is 617673. The village covers a geographical area of 2792.42 hectares and has a pincode of 574240. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Location Map of Belalu
Population & Demographics of Belalu
This section provides population and demographic details of Belalu village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,608 | 2,294 | 2,314 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 497 | 255 | 242 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 532 | 257 | 275 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 431 | 211 | 220 |
| Literate Population | 3,319 | 1,779 | 1,540 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,289 | 515 | 774 |
Key population details of Belalu village are given below:
- Belalu village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 4,608, including approximately 2,294 males and 2,314 females, with a sex ratio of 1008 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 532 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 431 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Belalu village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.03%.
- There are around 930 households in Belalu village.
Transport & Connectivity of Belalu
Transport facilities help residents of Belalu village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Belalu
The following villages are located close to Belalu and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Belalu
- Where is Belalu located?
- Belalu village is located in Beltangadi Taluka, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Belalu?
- Belalu is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Belalu?
- The pincode of Belalu is 574240.
- What is the population of Belalu?
- Belalu has a total population of 4,608, including 2,294 males and 2,314 females.
- How many households are there in Belalu?
- There are 930 households in Belalu.
- What is the literacy rate in Belalu?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Belalu is 72.03%. Male literacy is 77.55% and female literacy is 66.55%.