Balehosur - Laxmeshwar, Gadag

Balehosur is a village situated in the Laxmeshwar taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Shirhatti and around 60 km from Gadag. Balehosuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balehosur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balehosur is 602092. The village covers a total geographical area of 3422.55 hectares and falls under the 582210 pincode. Lakshmeshwar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Balehosur

According to the 2011 Census, Balehosur village had a total population of 5,970 people, including 3,167 males and 2,803 females, living in 1,037 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.22%, with male literacy at 75.50% and female literacy at 53.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,174, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 544.

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

Nearby Villages of Balehosur

Balehosur 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 Balehosur

Balehosur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yalvigi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakshmeshwar to Balehosur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Balehosur is about 60 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 Balehosur

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

Health Facilities in Balehosur

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

FAQs about Balehosur