Belse - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Belse is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Belse village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belse is 603380. The village covers a total geographical area of 1394.43 hectares and falls under the 581357 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Belse

According to the 2011 Census, Belse village had a total population of 2,715 people, including 1,368 males and 1,347 females, living in 611 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.85%, with male literacy at 86.02% and female literacy at 65.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Belse

Belse 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 Belse

Belse is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ankola, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Belse is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Belse is about 38 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 Belse

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

Health Facilities in Belse

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

FAQs about Belse