Balagere - Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru

Balagere is a village situated in the Sringeri taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Sringeri and around 115 km from Chikmagalur. Kere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balagere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balagere is 608940. The village covers a total geographical area of 2793.6 hectares and falls under the 577139 pincode. Sringeri is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Balagere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Balagere

According to the 2011 Census, Balagere village had a total population of 247 people, including 135 males and 112 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 830 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.98%, with male literacy at 74.02% and female literacy at 60.40%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Balagere

Balagere 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 Balagere

Balagere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandikur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sringeri to Balagere is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Balagere is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balagere

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

Health Facilities in Balagere

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

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