Bellarahalli - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Bellarahalli is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Handli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bellarahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bellarahalli is 617884. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.16 hectares and falls under the 571235 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bellarahalli

As per Census 2011, Bellarahalli village has a total population of 312 people, consisting of 152 males and 160 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 211 literate and 101 illiterate residents. Additionally, 79 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population312152160
Child Population (0–6 yrs)372116
Scheduled Castes (SC)793643
Literate Population211109102
Illiterate Population1014358

Nearby Villages of Bellarahalli

Bellarahalli 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)
HulseSouth-West1.31 km
NakalagoduNorth1.40 km
Chowdena HalliSouth2.02 km
MudravalliWest2.08 km
HebbulseEast2.17 km
KitturuNorth-East2.22 km
SidigalaleSouth-East2.52 km
BidarurSouth-West2.70 km
AvaradaluNorth2.81 km
ManagaliNorth-East2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bellarahalli

Bellarahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Bellarahalli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Bellarahalli 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 Bellarahalli

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

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

Health Facilities in Bellarahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bellarahalli

Where is Bellarahalli located?

Bellarahalli village is located in Somvarpet Taluka, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bellarahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Bellarahalli is Handli.

What is the pincode of Bellarahalli?

The pincode of Bellarahalli is 571235.

What is the population of Bellarahalli?

Bellarahalli has a total population of 312, including 152 males and 160 females.

How many households are there in Bellarahalli?

There are 83 households in Bellarahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Bellarahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bellarahalli is 67.63%. Male literacy is 71.71% and female literacy is 63.75%.