Indian Village Directory

Bembalur Village

Bembalur is an inhabited village in Somvarpet Taluk of Kodagu district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 617870, the Census 2011 record lists 855 people in 235 households and the reported area is 324.45 hectares. The local references include Bydagotta Gram Panchayat, Somvarpet CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arkalgud at about 21 km.

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Quick answer: Bembalur is a village in Somvarpet Taluk, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 617870 and 855 people in 235 households.
Village Code617870
Population855
Households235
Area324.45 hectares
Nearest TownArkalgud

Key Village Facts

Village
Bembalur
Census Village Code
617870
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Kodagu
District Census Code
576
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Somvarpet
Sub-district Census Code
05567
CD Block
Somvarpet
Gram Panchayat
Bydagotta
Households
235
Population
855
Male Population
407
Female Population
448
Sex Ratio
1,100.74
Area
324.45 hectares
Area
3.24 sq km
Nearest Town
Arkalgud
Nearest Town Distance
21 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
571231
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bembalur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 855 people, 324.45 hectares of reported area and Arkalgud as the nearest town reference for Bembalur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKodagu
CD BlockSomvarpet
Gram PanchayatBYDAGOTTA
  • Bembalur falls under Somvarpet Taluk in Kodagu district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 617870.
  • The record lists 855 people living in 235 households.
  • The reported village area is 324.45 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Arkalgud.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density263.52 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.64 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share39.65%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bembalur in the official administrative record. Census village code 617870, Bydagotta Gram Panchayat and Somvarpet CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
576
Sub-district Census Code
05567
Village Census Code
617870
CD Block Code
0135
CD Block Name
Somvarpet
Gram Panchayat Name
Bydagotta

Location and Distance

Arkalgud is the nearest town listed for Bembalur, about 21 km away. Madikeri is listed as the district headquarters at about 5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Somwarpet
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
31 km
District Headquarter
Madikeri
Distance from District Headquarter
5 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arkalgud
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
21 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arkalgud
Distance within State/UT
21 km
Nearest Town
Arkalgud
Distance from Nearest Town
21 km
Total Geographical Area
324.45 hectares
Area
3.24 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 855 people in 235 households, with 407 male residents and 448 female residents. The average household size is 3.64, and SC share is 39.65% and ST share is 0% for Bembalur. Population density works out to about 263.52 people per sq km.

Total Households
235
Total Population
855
Male Population
407
Female Population
448
Sex Ratio
1,100.74
Average Household Size
3.64
SC Population
339
SC Male Population
153
SC Female Population
186
SC Population Share
39.65
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bembalur list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bembalur. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bembalur include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
9.99 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
216.61 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bembalur include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bembalur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Bembalur.

Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bembalur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pepper, net sown area is 216.61 hectares and irrigated land is 216.61 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pepper
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.45
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
22.62 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
4.04 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
58.65 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.09 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
216.61
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
216.61

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bembalur

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Karnataka Bank Ltd 1 50%
Canara Bank 1 50%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Karnataka Bank Ltd ATM 571231 Kodagu Somvarpet Somvarpet (Tp) Gandhi Chowk Thribhuvan Kodlipet, Kodagu, Karnataka, 571231
Canara Bank CRM 571231 Kodagu Somvarpet Doddakodli Kodlipet Basaveshwara Kalyana Mantap Road(b K M Road), Kodagu, Karnataka, 571231

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bembalur village located?

Bembalur is in Somvarpet Taluk of Kodagu district in Karnataka, India.

Which district is Bembalur village in?

Bembalur village is in Kodagu district.

Which state is Bembalur village in?

Bembalur village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Bembalur under?

Bembalur comes under Somvarpet Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bembalur?

The Census village code of Bembalur is 617870.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bembalur under?

Bembalur is listed under BYDAGOTTA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Somvarpet.

What is the population of Bembalur village?

The village record lists 855 people and 235 households for Bembalur.

How many households are in Bembalur village?

The village record lists 235 households for Bembalur.

What is the male and female population of Bembalur?

The record lists 407 male residents and 448 female residents for Bembalur.

What is the sex ratio of Bembalur village?

The sex ratio of Bembalur is 1,100.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bembalur village?

The reported geographical area of Bembalur is 324.45 hectares.

What is the population density of Bembalur village?

The approximate population density of Bembalur is 263.52 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bembalur?

The nearest town listed for Bembalur is Arkalgud, about 21 km away.

How far is Bembalur from the district headquarters?

Bembalur is about 5 km from Madikeri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bembalur from the sub-district headquarters?

Bembalur is about 31 km from Somwarpet, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bembalur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Bembalur.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bembalur?

For Bembalur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pepper, net sown area is 216.61 hectares and irrigated land is 216.61 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bembalur?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bembalur. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.