Belalu - Beltangadi, Dakshina Kannada

Belalu is a village situated in the Beltangadi taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beltangady and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Belalu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belalu is 617673. The village covers a total geographical area of 2792.42 hectares and falls under the 574240 pincode. Beltangady is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Belalu

According to the 2011 Census, Belalu village had a total population of 4,608 people, including 2,294 males and 2,314 females, living in 930 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.73%, with male literacy at 87.25% and female literacy at 74.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 532, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 431.

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

Nearby Villages of Belalu

Belalu 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 Belalu

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Belalu. The nearest railway station is Narimogaru, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beltangady to Belalu is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Belalu is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belalu

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

Health Facilities in Belalu

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

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