Belwalakoppa - Shiggaon, Haveri

Belwalakoppa 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 42 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Kyalakonda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belwalakoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belwalakoppa is 603914. The village covers a total geographical area of 751.46 hectares and falls under the 581205 pincode. Shiggaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Belwalakoppa 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 Belwalakoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Belwalakoppa village had a total population of 2,401 people, including 1,253 males and 1,148 females, living in 483 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.42%, with male literacy at 88.21% and female literacy at 75.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Belwalakoppa

Belwalakoppa 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 Belwalakoppa

Belwalakoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shiggaon to Belwalakoppa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Belwalakoppa is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belwalakoppa

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

Health Facilities in Belwalakoppa

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

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