Balaghatta - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Balaghatta is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kembalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balaghatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balaghatta is 617114. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.92 hectares and falls under the 573111 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Balaghatta 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 Balaghatta

According to the 2011 Census, Balaghatta village had a total population of 651 people, including 307 males and 344 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 1,121 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.86%, with male literacy at 78.77% and female literacy at 58.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Balaghatta

Balaghatta 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 Balaghatta

Balaghatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mududi, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Balaghatta is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Balaghatta is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balaghatta

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

Health Facilities in Balaghatta

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

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