Behalli - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Behalli is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 145 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Mutalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Behalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Behalli is 603835. The village covers a total geographical area of 30.53 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Behalli 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 Behalli

According to the 2011 Census, Behalli village had a total population of 112 people, including 50 males and 62 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 1,240 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.73%, with male literacy at 85.42% and female literacy at 77.05%.

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

Nearby Villages of Behalli

Behalli 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 Behalli

Behalli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhatkal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Behalli is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Behalli is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Behalli

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

Health Facilities in Behalli

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

FAQs about Behalli