Baladakallu - Belur, Hassan

Baladakallu is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Thumbudevanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baladakallu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baladakallu is 615097. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.41 hectares and falls under the 573101 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Baladakallu

According to the 2011 Census, Baladakallu village had a total population of 158 people, including 76 males and 82 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.80%, with male literacy at 84.13% and female literacy at 59.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Baladakallu

Baladakallu 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 Baladakallu

Public transport in the Baladakallu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Baladakallu is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Baladakallu is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baladakallu

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

Health Facilities in Baladakallu

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

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