Belke - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Belke is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 158 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Belake serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belke village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belke is 603856. The village covers a total geographical area of 1492.21 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Belke 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 Belke

As per Census 2011, Belke village has a total population of 4,891 people, consisting of 2,482 males and 2,409 females. The village has 981 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 442 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,391 literate and 1,500 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,760 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 274 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Belke

Belke 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 Belke

Belke is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shiroor, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Belke is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Belke is about 158 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belke

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

Health Facilities in Belke

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

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