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

According to the 2011 Census, Balige village had a total population of 566 people, including 294 males and 272 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.84%, with male literacy at 76.83% and female literacy at 62.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

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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