Balnadu (Rural) - Puttur, Dakshina Kannada

Balnadu (Rural) is a village situated in the Puttur taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puttur and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Balnadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balnadu (Rural) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balnadu (Rural) is 617731. The village covers a total geographical area of 1415.74 hectares and falls under the 574243 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Balnadu (Rural)

According to the 2011 Census, Balnadu (Rural) village had a total population of 4,026 people, including 2,009 males and 2,017 females, living in 852 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.70%, with male literacy at 88.78% and female literacy at 78.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 445, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 819.

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

Nearby Villages of Balnadu (Rural)

Balnadu (Rural) 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 Balnadu (Rural)

Balnadu (Rural) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kabakaputtur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Balnadu (Rural) is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Balnadu (Rural) is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balnadu (Rural)

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

Health Facilities in Balnadu (Rural)

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

FAQs about Balnadu (Rural)