Balleshwara - Honnali, Davanagere

Balleshwara is a village situated in the Honnali taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnali and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Hanumasagara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balleshwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balleshwara is 606816. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.27 hectares and falls under the 577217 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Balleshwara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Honnali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Davanagere Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balleshwara

According to the 2011 Census, Balleshwara village had a total population of 462 people, including 235 males and 227 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.87%, with male literacy at 68.49% and female literacy at 62.94%.

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

Nearby Villages of Balleshwara

Balleshwara 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 Balleshwara

Balleshwara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kumara Patnam Bg Sdg, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Balleshwara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Balleshwara is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balleshwara

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

Health Facilities in Balleshwara

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

FAQs about Balleshwara