Balagere

Balagere is a village located in Sringeri taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Sringeri (tehsildar office) and 115km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Kere is the gram panchayat of Balagere village.

Here you can discover what makes Balagere unique in its vibrant Sringeri-Chikmagalur region. You’ll see Balagere’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Balagere

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balagere is 608940. The village spans a total geographical area of 2793.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577139. Sringeri is nearest town to Balagere village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balagere village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sringeri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balagere

Population of Balagere

According to the 2011 Census, Balagere has a total population of about 247, with approximately 135 males and 112 females. The sex ratio is around 829 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 19 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 172. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.75%, with male literacy at about 69.63% and female literacy near 54.46%. There are around 62 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balagere's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balagere

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balagere. As per the 2011 stats, Balagere had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Balagere

Knowing the nearby villages of Balagere helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balagere.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balagere