Balaganchi - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Balaganchi is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Balaganchi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balaganchi is 617362. The village covers a total geographical area of 550.31 hectares and falls under the 573124 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Balaganchi

As per Census 2011, Balaganchi village has a total population of 1,167 people, consisting of 559 males and 608 females. The village has 277 households and a sex ratio of 1,087 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 728 literate and 439 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balaganchi

Balaganchi 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 Balaganchi

Balaganchi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Balaganchi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Balaganchi 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 Balaganchi

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

Health Facilities in Balaganchi

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

FAQs about Balaganchi