Balkunje - Mulki, Dakshina Kannada

Balkunje is a village situated in the Mulki taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 36 km from Mangalore and around 36 km from Mangalore. Balkunje village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balkunje is 617427. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.56 hectares and falls under the 574154 pincode. Mulki is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Balkunje

According to the 2011 Census, Balkunje village had a total population of 1,551 people, including 656 males and 895 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 1,364 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.49%, with male literacy at 96.03% and female literacy at 89.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Balkunje

Balkunje 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 Balkunje

Balkunje is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandikur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulki to Balkunje is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Balkunje is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balkunje

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

Health Facilities in Balkunje

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

FAQs about Balkunje