Bellangi - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Bellangi is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Alakod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bellangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bellangi is 603470. The village covers a total geographical area of 1996.85 hectares and falls under the 581362 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bellangi

According to the 2011 Census, Bellangi village had a total population of 658 people, including 336 males and 322 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.45%, with male literacy at 91.72% and female literacy at 81.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Bellangi

Bellangi 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 Bellangi

Public transport in the Bellangi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Bellangi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Bellangi is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bellangi

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

Health Facilities in Bellangi

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

FAQs about Bellangi