Balur - Hangal, Haveri

Balur is a village situated in the Hangal taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hangal and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Dolleshwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balur is 604151. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.7 hectares and falls under the 581102 pincode. Hangal is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Balur 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 Balur

According to the 2011 Census, Balur village had a total population of 1,226 people, including 605 males and 621 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.69%, with male literacy at 78.67% and female literacy at 80.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Balur

Balur 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 Balur

Balur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hangal to Balur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Balur is about 30 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 Balur

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

Health Facilities in Balur

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

FAQs about Balur