Belekeri
| Belekeri ಬೆಲೇಕೇರಿ |
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 Belekeri
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| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
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| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
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.[citation needed]The port came to a wide media attention due to the Belekeri port scam.[1][2]
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 11km away.
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