Ballurpura - Alur, Hassan

Ballurpura is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Magge serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ballurpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballurpura is 616371. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.58 hectares and falls under the 573218 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ballurpura

According to the 2011 Census, Ballurpura village had a total population of 342 people, including 172 males and 170 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.83%, with male literacy at 83.44% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Ballurpura

Ballurpura 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 Ballurpura

Ballurpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Ballurpura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Ballurpura is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ballurpura

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

Health Facilities in Ballurpura

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

FAQs about Ballurpura