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

According to the 2011 Census, Ballekere village had a total population of 148 people, including 65 males and 83 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 1,277 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.04%, with male literacy at 70.77% and female literacy at 47.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14.

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

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:

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