Bellur

Bellur is a village located in Hosdurg taluka of Kasaragod district in Kerala, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Kanhangad (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Kasaragod. As per 2009 stats, Kodombellur is the gram panchayat of Bellur village.

Here you can discover what makes Bellur unique in its vibrant Hosdurg-Kasaragod region. You’ll see Bellur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bellur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bellur is 627141. The village spans a total geographical area of 2954 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 671543. Kanhangad is nearest town to Bellur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bellur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kanhangad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bellur

Population of Bellur

According to the 2011 Census, Bellur has a total population of about 12,181, with approximately 5,837 males and 6,344 females. The sex ratio is around 1086 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,274 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 98 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,615. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.74%, with male literacy at about 79.58% and female literacy near 72.21%. There are around 2,938 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bellur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bellur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bellur. As per the 2011 stats, Bellur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bellur

Knowing the nearby villages of Bellur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bellur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bellur