Belakeri - Byadgi, Haveri

Belakeri is a village situated in the Byadgi taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Byadgi and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Bisalahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belakeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belakeri is 604339. The village covers a total geographical area of 565.85 hectares and falls under the 581104 pincode. Byadgi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Belakeri

As per Census 2011, Belakeri village has a total population of 1,561 people, consisting of 782 males and 779 females. The village has 365 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,031 literate and 530 illiterate residents. Additionally, 151 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 361 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,561782779
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1627290
Scheduled Castes (SC)1517477
Scheduled Tribes (ST)361185176
Literate Population1,031602429
Illiterate Population530180350

Nearby Villages of Belakeri

Belakeri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VeerapurEast1.65 km
TimmenahalliSouth-West1.89 km
BannihattiWest2.49 km
UkkundSouth-East2.52 km
BisalahalliSouth-West2.72 km
Lakamaji KoppaNorth-West3.29 km
KadaramandalagiNorth3.75 km
SarvandaEast4.12 km
KollapurWest4.20 km
RamgondanahalliNorth-West4.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Belakeri

Belakeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devargudda, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byadgi to Belakeri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Belakeri is about 26 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 Belakeri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Belakeri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Belakeri

Where is Belakeri located?

Belakeri village is located in Byadgi Taluka, Haveri district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Belakeri?

The Gram Panchayat of Belakeri is Bisalahalli.

What is the pincode of Belakeri?

The pincode of Belakeri is 581104.

What is the population of Belakeri?

Belakeri has a total population of 1,561, including 782 males and 779 females.

How many households are there in Belakeri?

There are 365 households in Belakeri.

What is the literacy rate in Belakeri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Belakeri is 66.05%. Male literacy is 76.98% and female literacy is 55.07%.