Balakundi - Siruguppa, Ballari

Balakundi is a village situated in the Siruguppa taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Siruguppa and around 53 km from Bellary. Balakundhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balakundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balakundi is 604840. The village covers a total geographical area of 1979.11 hectares and falls under the 583122 pincode. Tekkalkote is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Balakundi

According to the 2011 Census, Balakundi village had a total population of 4,222 people, including 2,089 males and 2,133 females, living in 779 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.62%, with male literacy at 57.41% and female literacy at 32.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 795, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 958.

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

Nearby Villages of Balakundi

Balakundi 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 Balakundi

Balakundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Isivi, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tekkalkote to Balakundi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Balakundi is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balakundi

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

Health Facilities in Balakundi

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

FAQs about Balakundi