Ballavara - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Ballavara is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Tarikere and around 48 km from Chikmagalur. Nandi Battlu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ballavara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballavara is 609338. The village covers a total geographical area of 702.14 hectares and falls under the 577129 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Ballavara

According to the 2011 Census, Ballavara village had a total population of 838 people, including 431 males and 407 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.19%, with male literacy at 87.53% and female literacy at 72.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Ballavara

Ballavara 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 Ballavara

Ballavara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarikere Junction, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Ballavara is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Ballavara is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ballavara

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

Health Facilities in Ballavara

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

FAQs about Ballavara