Balekoppa - Narasimharajapura, Chikkamagaluru

Balekoppa is a village situated in the Narasimharajapura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Narasimharajapura and around 95 km from Chikmagalur. Kadahinabylu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balekoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balekoppa is 609057. The village covers a total geographical area of 375.1 hectares and falls under the 577134 pincode. N.r.pura is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Balekoppa 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 Balekoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Balekoppa village had a total population of 346 people, including 171 males and 175 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.70%, with male literacy at 87.10% and female literacy at 76.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Balekoppa

Balekoppa 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 Balekoppa

Balekoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from N.r.pura to Balekoppa is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Balekoppa is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balekoppa

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

Health Facilities in Balekoppa

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

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