Balur - Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru

Balur 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 village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balur is 609926. The village covers a total geographical area of 1897.93 hectares and falls under the 577122 pincode. Mudigere is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Balur 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

According to the 2011 Census, Balur village had a total population of 1,737 people, including 868 males and 869 females, living in 433 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.43%, with male literacy at 79.73% and female literacy at 65.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 587, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Balur

Balur 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 Balur

Balur 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 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudigere to Balur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Balur 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

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

Health Facilities in Balur

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 village are given below:

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