Bellal - Kundapura, Udupi

Bellal is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Keradi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bellal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bellal is 608711. The village covers a total geographical area of 2581.22 hectares and falls under the 576233 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bellal

As per Census 2011, Bellal village has a total population of 2,780 people, consisting of 1,242 males and 1,538 females. The village has 552 households and a sex ratio of 1,238 females per 1,000 males. There are 289 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,779 literate and 1,001 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 164 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bellal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bellal

Bellal 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 Bellal

Public transport in the Bellal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kundapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Bellal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Bellal is about 59 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 Bellal

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

Health Facilities in Bellal

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

FAQs about Bellal