Balenahalli - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Balenahalli is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Gananaikanahally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balenahalli is 606086. The village covers a total geographical area of 856.45 hectares and falls under the 577545 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Balenahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hiriyur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balenahalli

As per Census 2011, Balenahalli village has a total population of 1,053 people, consisting of 504 males and 549 females. The village has 222 households and a sex ratio of 1,089 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 696 literate and 357 illiterate residents. Additionally, 294 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balenahalli are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balenahalli

Balenahalli 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 Balenahalli

Balenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bellenahalli, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Balenahalli is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Balenahalli is about 49 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 Balenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Balenahalli

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

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