Balutagi - Kushtagi, Koppal

Balutagi is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Shiragumpi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balutagi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balutagi is 601473. The village covers a total geographical area of 995.7 hectares and falls under the 583278 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Balutagi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kushtagi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koppal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balutagi

According to the 2011 Census, Balutagi village had a total population of 1,687 people, including 870 males and 817 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.71%, with male literacy at 81.57% and female literacy at 56.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Balutagi

Balutagi 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 Balutagi

Balutagi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ginigera, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Balutagi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Balutagi is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balutagi

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

Health Facilities in Balutagi

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

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