Balpa - Kadaba, Dakshina Kannada

Balpa is a village situated in the Kadaba taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from Sulya and around 98 km from Mangalore. Balpa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balpa is 617782. The village covers a total geographical area of 1552.22 hectares and falls under the 574232 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Balpa 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 Balpa

As per Census 2011, Balpa village has a total population of 2,973 people, consisting of 1,483 males and 1,490 females. The village has 698 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 273 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,267 literate and 706 illiterate residents. Additionally, 417 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balpa

Balpa 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 Balpa

Balpa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bajakare Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Balpa is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Balpa is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balpa

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

Health Facilities in Balpa

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

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