Baluvanahalli - Kolar Gold Field, Kolar

Baluvanahalli is a village situated in the Kolar Gold Field taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Bangarpet and around 33 km from Kolar. Kysamballi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baluvanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baluvanahalli is 622795. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.76 hectares and falls under the 563117 pincode. Robertson Pet is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Baluvanahalli 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 Baluvanahalli

As per Census 2011, Baluvanahalli village has a total population of 601 people, consisting of 306 males and 295 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 371 literate and 230 illiterate residents. Additionally, 242 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population601306295
Child Population (0–6 yrs)734132
Scheduled Castes (SC)242123119
Literate Population371214157
Illiterate Population23092138

Nearby Villages of Baluvanahalli

Baluvanahalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NagalapalliNorth1.18 km
BillerahalliEast1.33 km
Madivala-majara GuttahalliWest1.36 km
JangamanahalliNorth-West1.39 km
KyasamballiSouth-East1.50 km
DeverahalliNorth1.97 km
ThimmapuraNorth-East1.98 km
BommandahalliNorth-West2.40 km
KaveranahalliSouth-West2.47 km
PootharajanahalliNorth2.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baluvanahalli

Baluvanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Oorgaum, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Robertson Pet to Baluvanahalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Baluvanahalli is about 33 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 Baluvanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Baluvanahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Baluvanahalli

Where is Baluvanahalli located?

Baluvanahalli village is located in Kolar Gold Field Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baluvanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Baluvanahalli is Kysamballi.

What is the pincode of Baluvanahalli?

The pincode of Baluvanahalli is 563117.

What is the population of Baluvanahalli?

Baluvanahalli has a total population of 601, including 306 males and 295 females.

How many households are there in Baluvanahalli?

There are 117 households in Baluvanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Baluvanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baluvanahalli is 61.73%. Male literacy is 69.93% and female literacy is 53.22%.