Balegundi

Balegundi is a village located in Sagar taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Sagar (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Ulluru is the gram panchayat of Balegundi village.

Balegundi has its own place in the vibrant Shimoga region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Balegundi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balegundi is 607218. The village spans a total geographical area of 153.28 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577412. Sagar is nearest town to Balegundi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balegundi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Balegundi

Below is a concise population overview of Balegundi as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Balegundi village:

• The total population of Balegundi village is around 415, including approximately 202 males and 213 females, with a sex ratio of 1054 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 47 children aged 0–6 years in Balegundi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Balegundi village has 7 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Balegundi village is about 65.30%, with male literacy at 73.76% and female literacy at 57.28%.
• There are around 100 households in Balegundi village.

Connectivity of Balegundi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balegundi. As per the 2011 stats, Balegundi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Balegundi

Knowing the nearby villages of Balegundi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balegundi.

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