Devarakeshavi - Belur, Hassan

Devarakeshavi is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hunuganahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Devarakeshavi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devarakeshavi is 615088. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.37 hectares and falls under the 573115 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Devarakeshavi

As per Census 2011, Devarakeshavi village has a total population of 97 people, consisting of 42 males and 55 females. The village has 25 households and a sex ratio of 1,309 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 79 literate and 18 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Devarakeshavi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Devarakeshavi

Devarakeshavi 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 Devarakeshavi

Public transport in the Devarakeshavi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Devarakeshavi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Devarakeshavi is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devarakeshavi

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

Health Facilities in Devarakeshavi

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

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