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

According to the 2011 Census, Bellarahalli village had a total population of 312 people, including 152 males and 160 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.73%, with male literacy at 83.21% and female literacy at 70.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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