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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Bellangi village has a total population of 658 people, consisting of 336 males and 322 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 517 literate and 141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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