Ballur

Ballur is a village located in Belur taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Belur (tehsildar office) and 10km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Chikkamedur is the gram panchayat of Ballur village.

Here you can discover what makes Ballur unique in its vibrant Belur-Hassan region. You’ll see Ballur’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 Ballur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ballur is 615191. The village spans a total geographical area of 328.43 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573115. Belur is nearest town to Ballur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ballur 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 Belur 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 Ballur

Population of Ballur

According to the 2011 Census, Ballur has a total population of about 665, with approximately 326 males and 339 females. The sex ratio is around 1039 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 56 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 424 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.51%, with male literacy at about 69.94% and female literacy near 59.29%. There are around 151 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ballur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ballur

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

Nearby Villages of Ballur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ballur