Balasandra - Mulbagal, Kolar

Balasandra is a village situated in the Mulbagal taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mulbagal and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Amblikal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balasandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balasandra is 622879. The village covers a total geographical area of 630.88 hectares and falls under the 563132 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Balasandra

As per Census 2011, Balasandra village has a total population of 914 people, consisting of 463 males and 451 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 498 literate and 416 illiterate residents. Additionally, 265 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balasandra

Balasandra 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 Balasandra

Balasandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Srinivaspur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Balasandra is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Balasandra 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 Balasandra

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

Health Facilities in Balasandra

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

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