Bale - Narasimharajapura, Chikkamagaluru

Bale is a village situated in the Narasimharajapura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Narasimharajapura and around 89 km from Chikmagalur. Bale ( Mudabagilu ) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bale is 609085. The village covers a total geographical area of 1671.71 hectares and falls under the 577134 pincode. N.r.pura is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bale

According to the 2011 Census, Bale village had a total population of 947 people, including 462 males and 485 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.75%, with male literacy at 92.63% and female literacy at 87.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Bale

Bale 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 Bale

Public transport in the Bale is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from N.r.pura to Bale is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Bale is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bale

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

Health Facilities in Bale

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

FAQs about Bale