Belalagere - Channagiri, Davanagere

Belalagere is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Belalagere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belalagere is 606886. The village covers a total geographical area of 909.81 hectares and falls under the 577231 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Belalagere

According to the 2011 Census, Belalagere village had a total population of 3,408 people, including 1,747 males and 1,661 females, living in 701 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.71%, with male literacy at 66.60% and female literacy at 54.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 455, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 736.

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

Nearby Villages of Belalagere

Belalagere 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 Belalagere

Belalagere is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hanumanahalli, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Belalagere is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Belalagere is about 35 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 Belalagere

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

Health Facilities in Belalagere

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

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