Balige - Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru

Balige is a village situated in the Mudigere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 34 km from Mudigere and around 70 km from Chikmagalur. Sunkasale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balige village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balige is 609906. The village covers a total geographical area of 783.84 hectares and falls under the 577121 pincode. Mudigere is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Balige

As per Census 2011, Balige village has a total population of 566 people, consisting of 294 males and 272 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 352 literate and 214 illiterate residents. Additionally, 183 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balige

Balige 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 Balige

Balige is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudigere to Balige is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Balige is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balige

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

Health Facilities in Balige

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

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