Bellumadu - Virajpet, Kodagu

Bellumadu is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Kakotuparambu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bellumadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bellumadu is 617997. The village covers a total geographical area of 373.82 hectares and falls under the 571218 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Bellumadu

According to the 2011 Census, Bellumadu village had a total population of 553 people, including 255 males and 298 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,169 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.71%, with male literacy at 89.74% and female literacy at 84.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Bellumadu

Bellumadu 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 Bellumadu

Bellumadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pappinissery, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Bellumadu is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Bellumadu is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bellumadu

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

Health Facilities in Bellumadu

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

FAQs about Bellumadu