Balachavady - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Balachavady is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Belachavadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balachavady village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balachavady is 619525. The village covers a total geographical area of 718.91 hectares and falls under the 571123 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Balachavady

According to the 2011 Census, Balachavady village had a total population of 1,368 people, including 672 males and 696 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.62%, with male literacy at 71.36% and female literacy at 57.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Balachavady

Balachavady 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 Balachavady

Public transport in the Balachavady is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badanaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Balachavady is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Balachavady is about 27 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 Balachavady

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

Health Facilities in Balachavady

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

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