Balluru

Balluru is a village located in Alur taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Alur (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Magge is the gram panchayat of Balluru village.

Here you can discover what makes Balluru unique in its vibrant Alur-Hassan region. You’ll see Balluru’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Balluru

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balluru is 616372. The village spans a total geographical area of 138.12 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573218. Alur is nearest town to Balluru village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balluru village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sakleshpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balluru

Population of Balluru

According to the 2011 Census, Balluru has a total population of about 246, with approximately 127 males and 119 females. The sex ratio is around 937 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 17 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 74 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.07%, with male literacy at about 75.59% and female literacy near 57.98%. There are around 72 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balluru's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balluru

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balluru. As per the 2011 stats, Balluru had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Balluru

Knowing the nearby villages of Balluru helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balluru.

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