Belanduru - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Belanduru is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Hosanagara and around 35 km from Shimoga. Baluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belanduru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belanduru is 607944. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.82 hectares and falls under the 577426 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Belanduru

According to the 2011 Census, Belanduru village had a total population of 428 people, including 223 males and 205 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.33%, with male literacy at 98.47% and female literacy at 96.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Belanduru

Belanduru 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 Belanduru

Belanduru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kenchanalu Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Belanduru is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Belanduru is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belanduru

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

Health Facilities in Belanduru

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

FAQs about Belanduru