Bailur - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Bailur is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bailur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bailur is 603818. The village covers a total geographical area of 892.71 hectares and falls under the 581350 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bailur

According to the 2011 Census, Bailur village had a total population of 6,029 people, including 2,983 males and 3,046 females, living in 1,302 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.14%, with male literacy at 83.41% and female literacy at 67.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 321, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Bailur

Bailur 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 Bailur

Bailur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murdeshwar, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Bailur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Bailur is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bailur

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

Health Facilities in Bailur

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

FAQs about Bailur