Bellapalayam - Mettupalayam, Coimbatore

Bellapalayam is a village situated in the Mettupalayam taluka of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mettupalayam and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Coimbatore. Bellepalayam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bellapalayam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bellapalayam is 644344. The village covers a total geographical area of 1490.1 hectares and falls under the 641302 pincode. Sirumugai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Bellapalayam

According to the 2011 Census, Bellapalayam village had a total population of 9,131 people, including 4,606 males and 4,525 females, living in 2,703 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.46%, with male literacy at 82.27% and female literacy at 68.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,945.

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

Nearby Villages of Bellapalayam

Bellapalayam 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 Bellapalayam

Public transport in the Bellapalayam is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karaimadai, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Coimbatore to Bellapalayam is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bellapalayam

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

Health Facilities in Bellapalayam

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

FAQs about Bellapalayam