Balur

Balur is a village located in Bhalki taluka of Bidar district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Bhalki (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Bidar. As per 2009 stats, Baloor is the gram panchayat of Balur village.

Here you can discover what makes Balur unique in its vibrant Bhalki-Bidar region. You’ll see Balur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Balur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balur is 599895. The village spans a total geographical area of 1320.19 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 585413. Bhalki is nearest town to Balur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhalki Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bidar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balur

Population of Balur

According to the 2011 Census, Balur has a total population of about 1,999, with approximately 990 males and 1,009 females. The sex ratio is around 1019 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 251 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 445 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 425. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.03%, with male literacy at about 61.21% and female literacy near 45.00%. There are around 433 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balur. As per the 2011 stats, Balur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Balur

Knowing the nearby villages of Balur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balur