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.

Here you can discover what makes Balegundi unique in its vibrant Sagar-Shimoga region. You’ll see Balegundi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Balegundi

Population of Balegundi

According to the 2011 Census, Balegundi has a total population of about 415, with approximately 202 males and 213 females. The sex ratio is around 1054 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 47 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 7 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.30%, with male literacy at about 73.76% and female literacy near 57.28%. There are around 100 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balegundi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balegundi