Bellairu - Mulki, Dakshina Kannada

Bellairu is a village situated in the Mulki taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Mangalore and around 30 km from Mangalore. Padupanambur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bellairu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bellairu is 617433. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.65 hectares and falls under the 574146 pincode. Mulki is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Bellairu

According to the 2011 Census, Bellairu village had a total population of 2,141 people, including 1,068 males and 1,073 females, living in 482 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.33%, with male literacy at 92.63% and female literacy at 86.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Bellairu

Bellairu 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 Bellairu

Bellairu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mulki, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulki to Bellairu is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Bellairu is about 30 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 Bellairu

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

Health Facilities in Bellairu

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

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