Belur - Ranibennur, Haveri

Belur is a village situated in the Ranibennur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranibennur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Belur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belur is 604488. The village covers a total geographical area of 937.59 hectares and falls under the 581211 pincode. Ranibennur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Belur

According to the 2011 Census, Belur village had a total population of 3,319 people, including 1,696 males and 1,623 females, living in 658 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.26%, with male literacy at 88.49% and female literacy at 69.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 666, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 561.

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

Nearby Villages of Belur

Belur 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 Belur

Public transport in the Belur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranibennur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranibennur to Belur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Belur is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belur

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

Health Facilities in Belur

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

FAQs about Belur