Ballya - Kadaba, Dakshina Kannada

Ballya is a village situated in the Kadaba taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Puttur and around 80 km from Mangalore. Kutrupady serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ballya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballya is 617710. The village covers a total geographical area of 2731.38 hectares and falls under the 574221 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Ballya

According to the 2011 Census, Ballya village had a total population of 2,572 people, including 1,299 males and 1,273 females, living in 528 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.01%, with male literacy at 89.89% and female literacy at 78.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 339, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Ballya

Ballya 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 Ballya

Ballya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yedamangala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Ballya is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Ballya is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ballya

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

Health Facilities in Ballya

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

FAQs about Ballya