Ballekere - Nagamangala, Mandya

Ballekere is a village situated in the Nagamangala taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nagamangala and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Devalapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ballekere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballekere is 613932. The village covers a total geographical area of 274.03 hectares and falls under the 571445 pincode. Nagamangala is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Ballekere

As per Census 2011, Ballekere village has a total population of 148 people, consisting of 65 males and 83 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 1,276 females per 1,000 males. There are 5 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 83 literate and 65 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ballekere

Ballekere 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 Ballekere

Ballekere is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maddur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagamangala to Ballekere is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Ballekere is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ballekere

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

Health Facilities in Ballekere

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

FAQs about Ballekere