Belur - Vellarikkundu, Kasaragod

Belur is a village situated in the Vellarikkundu taluka of Kasaragod district, Kerala. It is located approximately 16 km from Kanhangad and around 60 km from Kasaragod. Kodombellur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belur is 627141. The village covers a total geographical area of 2954 hectares and falls under the 671531 pincode. Kanhangad is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Belur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanhangad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kasaragod Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Belur

As per Census 2011, Belur village has a total population of 12,181 people, consisting of 5,837 males and 6,344 females. The village has 2,938 households and a sex ratio of 1,086 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,274 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 9,226 literate and 2,955 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,615 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Belur

Belur 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 Belur

Belur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanhangad, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanhangad to Belur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kasaragod to Belur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belur

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

Health Facilities in Belur

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

FAQs about Belur