Belekeri

Belekeri is a village in Ankola, Karnataka, India, and is known for its fish. It is approximately 6 km from Ankola. Its industrial port is used for shipping iron ore and manganese to various destinations, including China.The port came to a wide media attention due to the Belekeri port scam.[1][2]

Belekeri
village
Belekeri
Location in Karnataka, India
Belekeri
Belekeri (India)
Coordinates: 14.7°N 74.267°E / 14.7; 74.267
Country India
StateKarnataka
Government
 • BodyGram panchayat
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA

History

Historically, the port was used by the British. The village has ancient historical significance as it houses an inscription which is more than 500 years old.[3] It has Jainabeera temple, which is of a great significance to the villagers.

Belekeri Port

The port is suitable for moderate weathers. If proper improvements are brought about, it can greatly increase its capacity.[4] Government of Karnataka has planned to improve it under Public-Private partnership.[5] Justice Santosh Hegde, the then Lokayukta of Karnataka, is also reported to have expressed his concerns over the illegal activities.[6]

Environmental issues

The export activity caused sufferings to over 3500 people.[7] Fishermen have also expressed concerns over damages to their fishing activities.[8] But, pressures to start the mining and ore-exporting are on the rise in Karnataka.

Beach

Grassy lawns are a common sight. The sunsets are pleasing to the eyes. The place also has hills around. The beach is not far away from other tourist attractions like Gokarna.[9] The nearest railway station to Belekeri is the Ankola railway station, which is about 11 km away.

See also

References
  1. "CBI chargesheets Karnataka MLA and 17 others in Belekeri ore scam | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  2. "Belekeri mining case: Trouble for Adani?". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  3. "Explore Belekeri Beach::HikeEZee". www.hikeezee.com. Archived from the original on 22 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  4. "Belekeri | Karnataka Ports". karnatakaports.org. Archived from the original on 22 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  5. "5 ports in Karnataka will be developed under PPP mode: Minister of ports - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  6. "Belekeri port was anchor point for irregularities". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  7. "Another side of Belekeri port". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  8. "Karnataka bans export of iron ore to check illegal mining". NDTV.com. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  9. "Explore Belekeri Beach::HikeEZee". www.hikeezee.com. Archived from the original on 22 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.


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