Balaghatta - Pandavapura, Mandya

Balaghatta is a village situated in the Pandavapura taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandavapura and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Balagatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balaghatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balaghatta is 614050. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.68 hectares and falls under the 571431 pincode. Krishnarajpet is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Balaghatta

As per Census 2011, Balaghatta village has a total population of 1,074 people, consisting of 536 males and 538 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 637 literate and 437 illiterate residents. Additionally, 243 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balaghatta

Balaghatta 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 Balaghatta

Balaghatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byadarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnarajpet to Balaghatta is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Balaghatta is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balaghatta

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

Health Facilities in Balaghatta

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

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