Balogi - Khanapur, Belagavi

Balogi is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Khanapur and around 38 km from Belgaum. Lokoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balogi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balogi is 597875. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.12 hectares and falls under the 591302 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Balogi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balogi

According to the 2011 Census, Balogi village had a total population of 735 people, including 374 males and 361 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.51%, with male literacy at 91.42% and female literacy at 75.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Balogi

Balogi 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 Balogi

Balogi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khanapur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Balogi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Balogi is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balogi

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

Health Facilities in Balogi

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

FAQs about Balogi