Bele

Bele is a village located in Karvir tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 26km away from Kolhapur, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Bele village. As per 2009 stats, Bele village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Bele unique in its vibrant Karvir-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Bele’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 Bele

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bele is 567448. The village spans a total geographical area of 503.91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416001. Kolhapur is nearest town to Bele village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bele 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 Karvir Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Bele

According to the 2011 Census, Bele has a total population of about 2,800, with approximately 1,480 males and 1,320 females. The sex ratio is around 891 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 319 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 379 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.04%, with male literacy at about 80.61% and female literacy near 68.79%. There are around 549 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bele's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,800 1,480 1,320
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 319 178 141
Scheduled Castes (SC) 379 211 168
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 2 1 1
Literate Population 2,101 1,193 908
Illiterate Population 699 287 412

Connectivity of Bele

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Bele

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bele

Where is Bele located?
Bele village is situated in Karvir Tehsil, within the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bele?
Bele serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Bele?
The pincode of Bele is 416001, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Bele as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bele is 2,800, with 1,480 males and 1,320 females.
How many households are there in Bele as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Bele village has a total of 549 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bele as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bele is 75.04%. The male literacy rate is 80.61%, while the female literacy rate is 68.79%.