Baliganahalli - Malur, Kolar

Baliganahalli is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Baliganahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baliganahalli is 622283. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.39 hectares and falls under the 563139 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Baliganahalli

As per Census 2011, Baliganahalli village has a total population of 527 people, consisting of 265 males and 262 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 342 literate and 185 illiterate residents. Additionally, 220 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population527265262
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492128
Scheduled Castes (SC)220102118
Literate Population342192150
Illiterate Population18573112

Nearby Villages of Baliganahalli

Baliganahalli 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)
NagapuraEast1.29 km
NanjapuraSouth1.42 km
ChalaganahalliWest1.48 km
IndumangalaEast1.63 km
PadavanahalliSouth-West2.18 km
MadamangalaSouth-West2.36 km
M.upparahalliNorth-East2.47 km
Chikka IggaluruNorth2.57 km
KadadanahalliSouth2.68 km
GonoorukoppaNorth-West2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baliganahalli

Baliganahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Baliganahalli is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Baliganahalli is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baliganahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Baliganahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Baliganahalli

Where is Baliganahalli located?

Baliganahalli village is located in Malur Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baliganahalli?

Baliganahalli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Baliganahalli?

The pincode of Baliganahalli is 563139.

What is the population of Baliganahalli?

Baliganahalli has a total population of 527, including 265 males and 262 females.

How many households are there in Baliganahalli?

There are 116 households in Baliganahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Baliganahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baliganahalli is 64.90%. Male literacy is 72.45% and female literacy is 57.25%.