Balleri - Malur, Kolar

Balleri is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Kavala Giriyana Halli (k.g. Halli) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balleri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balleri is 622406. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.27 hectares and falls under the 563137 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Balleri 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 Balleri

As per Census 2011, Balleri village has a total population of 198 people, consisting of 103 males and 95 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 118 literate and 80 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population19810395
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19127
Scheduled Castes (SC)492425
Literate Population1186949
Illiterate Population803446

Nearby Villages of Balleri

Balleri 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)
JanganahalliNorth-West0.80 km
UllerahalliSouth1.18 km
ObattiNorth-East1.24 km
KugatiganahalliNorth-West1.35 km
HunasikoteSouth-West1.75 km
SomasandraSouth2.26 km
ChinnapaganahalliNorth-West2.29 km
HalepalyaEast2.43 km
VurugurkiNorth-East2.47 km
VeerakaputraEast2.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balleri

Balleri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tyakal, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangarpet to Balleri is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Balleri is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balleri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Balleri

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

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

FAQs about Balleri

Where is Balleri located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Balleri?

The Gram Panchayat of Balleri is Kavala Giriyana Halli (k.g. Halli).

What is the pincode of Balleri?

The pincode of Balleri is 563137.

What is the population of Balleri?

Balleri has a total population of 198, including 103 males and 95 females.

How many households are there in Balleri?

There are 49 households in Balleri.

What is the literacy rate in Balleri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balleri is 59.60%. Male literacy is 66.99% and female literacy is 51.58%.