Belagavi - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Belagavi is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Shikarpur and around 60 km from Shimoga. Belagavi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belagavi is 607716. The village covers a total geographical area of 872.64 hectares and falls under the 577428 pincode. Siralkoppa is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Belagavi

According to the 2011 Census, Belagavi village had a total population of 3,920 people, including 2,002 males and 1,918 females, living in 824 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.74%, with male literacy at 81.70% and female literacy at 67.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,825, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 195.

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

Nearby Villages of Belagavi

Belagavi 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 Belagavi

Belagavi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sagar Jambagaru, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siralkoppa to Belagavi is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Belagavi is about 60 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 Belagavi

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

Health Facilities in Belagavi

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

FAQs about Belagavi