Ballur - Belur, Hassan

Ballur is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Chikkamedur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ballur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballur is 615191. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.43 hectares and falls under the 573115 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Ballur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Ballur

As per Census 2011, Ballur village has a total population of 665 people, consisting of 326 males and 339 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 429 literate and 236 illiterate residents. Additionally, 424 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ballur

Ballur 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 Ballur

Ballur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Ballur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Ballur is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ballur

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

Health Facilities in Ballur

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

FAQs about Ballur