Balur - Kamalnagar, Bidar

Balur is a village situated in the Kamalnagar taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Aurad and around 65 km from Bidar. Kamalnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balur is 600005. The village covers a total geographical area of 598.29 hectares and falls under the 585417 pincode. Udgir ( Maharastra) is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Balur

According to the 2011 Census, Balur village had a total population of 1,109 people, including 574 males and 535 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.43%, with male literacy at 82.35% and female literacy at 66.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 229, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Balur

Balur 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 Balur

Balur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamalnagar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udgir ( Maharastra) to Balur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Balur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balur

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

Health Facilities in Balur

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

FAQs about Balur