Ballur - Navalgund, Dharwad

Ballur is a village situated in the Navalgund taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Navalgund and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Javur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ballur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballur is 602329. The village covers a total geographical area of 910.08 hectares and falls under the 582208 pincode. Navalgund is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Ballur

According to the 2011 Census, Ballur village had a total population of 1,651 people, including 893 males and 758 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 849 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.32%, with male literacy at 89.19% and female literacy at 70.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Ballur

Ballur 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 Ballur

Ballur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hebsur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Navalgund to Ballur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Ballur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ballur

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

Health Facilities in Ballur

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

FAQs about Ballur