Balele - Ponnampet, Kodagu

Balele is a village situated in the Ponnampet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Virajpet and around 60 km from Madikeri. Balele village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balele is 618081. The village covers a total geographical area of 1635.26 hectares and falls under the 571219 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Balele

According to the 2011 Census, Balele village had a total population of 3,071 people, including 1,518 males and 1,553 females, living in 856 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.47%, with male literacy at 74.98% and female literacy at 64.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 434, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 973.

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

Nearby Villages of Balele

Balele 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 Balele

Balele is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Balele is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Balele is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balele

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

Health Facilities in Balele

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

FAQs about Balele