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'''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|date=November 2015}} The port came to a wide media attention due to the Belekeri port scam.<ref>{{Cite web|title = CBI chargesheets Karnataka MLA and 17 others in Belekeri ore scam {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|url = http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-cbi-chargesheets-karnataka-mla-and-17-others-in-belekeri-ore-scam-1936851|website = dna|accessdate = 2015-11-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Belekeri mining case: Trouble for Adani?|url = https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150717/nation-current-affairs/article/belekeri-mining-case-trouble-adani|website = Deccan Chronicle|access-date = 2015-11-24}}</ref> Belekeri port is on bank of Hattikeri River.
== 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.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|title = Explore Belekeri Beach::HikeEZee|url = http://www.hikeezee.com/explore/destinations/belekeri-beach-2777|website = www.hikeezee.com|accessdate = 2015-11-22|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151122215218/http://www.hikeezee.com/explore/destinations/belekeri-beach-2777|archive-date = 22 November 2015|url-status = dead}}</ref> It has Jainabeera temple, which is of a great significance to the villagers. Inhabited communities are Nadavaru Nador, Kharvi(Fishermen caste), Komarpant, Halakki Vokkaliga, Shetti(Vaishya), Ager etc.
== Belekeri Port == Karnataka plans development of non-major transhipment port with Rs 3,000 crore is likely to be invested in greenfield port at Belekeri.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.constructionweekonline.in/projects-tenders/16852-karnataka-plans-development-of-two-non-major-ports-under-ppp|title=Karnataka plans development of two non-major ports under PPP - Construction Week India|date=3 March 2021}}</ref>
== Belekeri Harbour == The fishing harbour is suitable for moderate weathers. If proper improvements are brought about, it can greatly increase its capacity.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Belekeri {{!}} Karnataka Ports|url = http://karnatakaports.org/?page_id=99|website = karnatakaports.org|accessdate = 2015-11-22|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151122215658/http://karnatakaports.org/?page_id=99|archive-date = 22 November 2015|url-status = dead}}</ref> Government of Karnataka has planned to improve it under Public-Private partnership.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 5 ports in Karnataka will be developed under PPP mode: Minister of ports - The Times of India|url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/5-ports-in-Karnataka-will-be-developed-under-PPP-mode-Minister-of-ports/articleshow/42918279.cms|website = The Times of India|accessdate = 2015-11-22}}</ref> Justice Santosh Hegde, the then Lokayukta of Karnataka, is also reported to have expressed his concerns over the illegal activities.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Belekeri port was anchor point for irregularities|url = http://www.deccanherald.com/content/179761/belekeri-port-anchor-point-irregularities.html|website = Deccan Herald|accessdate = 2015-11-22}}</ref>
== Environmental issues == The export activity caused sufferings to over 3500 people.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Another side of Belekeri port|url = http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/article162696.ece|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151123002413/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/article162696.ece|url-status = dead|archive-date = 23 November 2015|website = The New Indian Express|accessdate = 2015-11-22}}</ref> Fishermen have also expressed concerns over damages to their fishing activities.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Karnataka bans export of iron ore to check illegal mining|url = http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/karnataka-bans-export-of-iron-ore-to-check-illegal-mining-425473|website = NDTV.com|accessdate = 2015-11-22}}</ref> 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.<ref name="auto"/> The nearest railway station to Belekeri is the Ankola railway station, which is about 11 km away.
== See also == * Mangalore * Ankola * New Mangalore Port
== References == <references /> {{Uttara Kannada}}
Category:Villages in Uttara Kannada district
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