Balliganur - Kadur, Chikkamagaluru

Balliganur is a village situated in the Kadur taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Kadur and around 47 km from Chikmagalur. Balliganur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balliganur is 609367. The village covers a total geographical area of 1407.76 hectares and falls under the 577116 pincode. Birur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Balliganur

As per Census 2011, Balliganur village has a total population of 902 people, consisting of 465 males and 437 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 624 literate and 278 illiterate residents. Additionally, 408 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balliganur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balliganur

Balliganur 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 Balliganur

Balliganur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Birur Jn, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birur to Balliganur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Balliganur is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balliganur

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

Health Facilities in Balliganur

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

FAQs about Balliganur