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

As per Census 2011, Belagali village has a total population of 1,122 people, consisting of 601 males and 521 females. The village has 215 households and a sex ratio of 866 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 740 literate and 382 illiterate residents. Additionally, 291 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 106 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,122601521
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1568373
Scheduled Castes (SC)291157134
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1065947
Literate Population740452288
Illiterate Population382149233

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Hiremanakatti (manakatti)South1.77 km
HirebendigeriNorth2.12 km
ChikmanakattiSouth-East2.13 km
ChikbendigeriNorth-East2.38 km
SurapgattiEast2.56 km
HulsogiSouth-West2.59 km
KabanurSouth-East3.09 km
KadahalliWest3.63 km
BelwalakoppaNorth-East3.67 km
BisatikoppaSouth-West3.72 km

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.

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

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

FAQs about Belagali

Where is Belagali located?

Belagali village is located in Shiggaon Taluka, Haveri district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Belagali?

The Gram Panchayat of Belagali is Hiremanakatti.

What is the pincode of Belagali?

The pincode of Belagali is 581205.

What is the population of Belagali?

Belagali has a total population of 1,122, including 601 males and 521 females.

How many households are there in Belagali?

There are 215 households in Belagali.

What is the literacy rate in Belagali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Belagali is 65.95%. Male literacy is 75.21% and female literacy is 55.28%.