Balihalli - Hangal, Haveri

Balihalli is a village situated in the Hangal taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hangal and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Hirur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balihalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balihalli is 604121. The village covers a total geographical area of 986.61 hectares and falls under the 581104 pincode. Hangal is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Balihalli

According to the 2011 Census, Balihalli village had a total population of 897 people, including 465 males and 432 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.48%, with male literacy at 88.18% and female literacy at 72.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Balihalli

Balihalli 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 Balihalli

Balihalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hangal to Balihalli is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Balihalli is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balihalli

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

Health Facilities in Balihalli

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

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