Keethur - Belur, Hassan

Keethur is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Dabbe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keethur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keethur is 615073. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.91 hectares and falls under the 573115 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Keethur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Keethur

According to the 2011 Census, Keethur village had a total population of 228 people, including 116 males and 112 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.50%, with male literacy at 81.48% and female literacy at 60.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Keethur

Keethur 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 Keethur

Public transport in the Keethur 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 73.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Keethur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Keethur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keethur

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

Health Facilities in Keethur

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

FAQs about Keethur