Balu - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Balu is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Ballu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balu is 614956. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.91 hectares and falls under the 573214 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Balu

According to the 2011 Census, Balu village had a total population of 1,304 people, including 649 males and 655 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.99%, with male literacy at 79.33% and female literacy at 64.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 985.

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

Nearby Villages of Balu

Balu 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 Balu

Balu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Balu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Balu is about 32 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 Balu

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

Health Facilities in Balu

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

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