Balur Estate - Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru

Balur Estate is a village situated in the Mudigere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Mudigere and around 56 km from Chikmagalur. Balur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balur Estate village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balur Estate is 609921. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.63 hectares and falls under the 577122 pincode. Mudigere is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Balur Estate 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 Balur Estate

As per Census 2011, Balur Estate village has a total population of 303 people, consisting of 144 males and 159 females. The village has 71 households and a sex ratio of 1,104 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 224 literate and 79 illiterate residents. Additionally, 163 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 62 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balur Estate are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population303144159
Child Population (0–6 yrs)271611
Scheduled Castes (SC)1637489
Scheduled Tribes (ST)623626
Literate Population224107117
Illiterate Population793742

Nearby Villages of Balur Estate

Balur Estate 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JavaliNorth-West1.86 km
BalurSouth-East2.04 km
Alekhan EstateSouth2.73 km
MegurSouth-West2.91 km
NiduvaleNorth3.12 km
KelagurNorth-West3.53 km
SunkasaleWest4.62 km
AttigereSouth5.01 km
MarkalNorth5.21 km
BanakalEast5.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balur Estate

Balur Estate 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 52.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudigere to Balur Estate is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Balur Estate is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balur Estate

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Balur Estate

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 Estate village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Balur Estate

Where is Balur Estate located?

Balur Estate village is located in Mudigere Taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balur Estate?

The Gram Panchayat of Balur Estate is Balur.

What is the pincode of Balur Estate?

The pincode of Balur Estate is 577122.

What is the population of Balur Estate?

Balur Estate has a total population of 303, including 144 males and 159 females.

How many households are there in Balur Estate?

There are 71 households in Balur Estate.

What is the literacy rate in Balur Estate?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balur Estate is 73.93%. Male literacy is 74.31% and female literacy is 73.58%.