Ballagere - Kolar Gold Field, Kolar

Ballagere is a village situated in the Kolar Gold Field taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Bangarpet and around 40 km from Kolar. Gatta Madamangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ballagere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballagere is 622820. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.09 hectares and falls under the 563117 pincode. Robertson Pet is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ballagere

As per Census 2011, Ballagere village has a total population of 528 people, consisting of 246 males and 282 females. The village has 115 households and a sex ratio of 1,146 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 283 literate and 245 illiterate residents. Additionally, 212 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ballagere are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ballagere

Ballagere 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 Ballagere

Ballagere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marikuppam, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Robertson Pet to Ballagere is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Ballagere is about 40 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 Ballagere

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

Health Facilities in Ballagere

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

FAQs about Ballagere