Belagali - Shiggaon, Haveri

Belagali is a village situated in the Shiggaon taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shiggaon and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Hiremanakatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belagali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belagali is 603922. The village covers a total geographical area of 408.01 hectares and falls under the 581205 pincode. Shiggaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Belagali

According to the 2011 Census, Belagali village had a total population of 1,122 people, including 601 males and 521 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.60%, with male literacy at 87.26% and female literacy at 64.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 291, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Belagali

Belagali 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 Belagali

Belagali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gudgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shiggaon to Belagali is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Belagali is about 38 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 Belagali

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

Health Facilities in Belagali

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

FAQs about Belagali