Belathur - Krishnarajpet, Mandya

Belathur is a village situated in the Krishnarajpet taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnarajapet and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Somanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belathur is 613626. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.16 hectares and falls under the 571605 pincode. Krishnarajpet is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Belathur

According to the 2011 Census, Belathur village had a total population of 789 people, including 390 males and 399 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.13%, with male literacy at 87.53% and female literacy at 70.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population789390399
Child Population (0–6 yrs)562927
Scheduled Castes (SC)101
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population580316264
Illiterate Population20974135

Nearby Villages of Belathur

Belathur 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)
KapanahallyNorth1.38 km
SankanahallibeEast1.46 km
VarahanathakallahalliSouth-East1.57 km
AmbigarahalliSouth-West2.17 km
MambahalliNorth2.40 km
SomanahalliNorth-West2.46 km
Pura (s)West2.52 km
KudalakuppeNorth-East2.85 km
YagachaguppeNorth-East3.05 km
GanjigereSouth-East3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Belathur

Belathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arjunahalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnarajpet to Belathur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Belathur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belathur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Belathur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Belathur

Where is Belathur located?

Belathur village is located in Krishnarajpet Taluka, Mandya district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Belathur?

The Gram Panchayat of Belathur is Somanahalli.

What is the pincode of Belathur?

The pincode of Belathur is 571605.

What is the population of Belathur?

Belathur had a total population of 789, including 390 males and 399 females.

How many households are there in Belathur?

Belathur had 188 households.

What is the literacy rate in Belathur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Belathur was 79.13%. Male literacy was 87.53% and female literacy was 70.97%.