Balagunda - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Balagunda is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Belur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balagunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balagunda is 617936. The village covers a total geographical area of 627.04 hectares and falls under the 571236 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Balagunda

According to the 2011 Census, Balagunda village had a total population of 3,676 people, including 1,746 males and 1,930 females, living in 904 households. The sex ratio was 1,105 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.48%, with male literacy at 85.92% and female literacy at 71.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 764, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Balagunda

Balagunda 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 Balagunda

Balagunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Balagunda is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Balagunda is about 44 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 Balagunda

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

Health Facilities in Balagunda

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

FAQs about Balagunda