Balekadi

Balekadi is a village located in Sringeri taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Sringeri (tehsildar office) and 106km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Kere is the gram panchayat of Balekadi village.

Here you can discover what makes Balekadi unique in its vibrant Sringeri-Chikmagalur region. You’ll see Balekadi’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 Balekadi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balekadi is 608926. The village spans a total geographical area of 2291.76 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577139. Sringeri is nearest town to Balekadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balekadi 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 Balekadi

Population of Balekadi

According to the 2011 Census, Balekadi has a total population of about 187, with approximately 93 males and 94 females. The sex ratio is around 1010 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 26 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There is 1 member of the Scheduled Castes (SC) community, an important social group here. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 69. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.33%, with male literacy at about 80.65% and female literacy near 68.09%. There are around 48 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balekadi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balekadi

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

Nearby Villages of Balekadi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Balekadi