Balehonniga - Malavalli, Mandya

Balehonniga is a village situated in the Malavalli taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malavalli and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Dalavayikodihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balehonniga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balehonniga is 614765. The village covers a total geographical area of 569.2 hectares and falls under the 571421 pincode. Malavalli is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Balehonniga

As per Census 2011, Balehonniga village has a total population of 1,473 people, consisting of 731 males and 742 females. The village has 360 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 721 literate and 752 illiterate residents. Additionally, 269 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,473731742
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1717992
Scheduled Castes (SC)269126143
Literate Population721401320
Illiterate Population752330422

Nearby Villages of Balehonniga

Balehonniga 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)
MudalaswamikuppeEast1.46 km
JuganahalliNorth-West1.84 km
DalavaikodihalliSouth2.00 km
HonniganahalliSouth-East2.59 km
SasalapuraEast2.70 km
GundapuraSouth-West3.44 km
LingapatnaNorth-West3.56 km
HandanahalliWest3.68 km
DeveerahalliSouth-East3.87 km
HalaguruSouth-West4.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balehonniga

Balehonniga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Channapatna, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malavalli to Balehonniga is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Balehonniga is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balehonniga

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balehonniga 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 Balehonniga

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balehonniga 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Balehonniga

Where is Balehonniga located?

Balehonniga village is located in Malavalli Taluka, Mandya district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balehonniga?

The Gram Panchayat of Balehonniga is Dalavayikodihalli.

What is the pincode of Balehonniga?

The pincode of Balehonniga is 571421.

What is the population of Balehonniga?

Balehonniga has a total population of 1,473, including 731 males and 742 females.

How many households are there in Balehonniga?

There are 360 households in Balehonniga.

What is the literacy rate in Balehonniga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balehonniga is 48.95%. Male literacy is 54.86% and female literacy is 43.13%.