Balagod - Ron, Gadag

Balagod is a village situated in the Ron taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ron and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Hirehal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balagod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balagod is 601927. The village covers a total geographical area of 831.94 hectares and falls under the 582209 pincode. Ron is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Balagod

As per Census 2011, Balagod village has a total population of 1,273 people, consisting of 638 males and 635 females. The village has 264 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 749 literate and 524 illiterate residents. Additionally, 199 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 87 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balagod are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balagod

Balagod 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 Balagod

Balagod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakanur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ron to Balagod is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Balagod is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balagod

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

Health Facilities in Balagod

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

FAQs about Balagod