Baluru

Block / Taluka Shikarpur
District Shimoga
State Karnataka

About Baluru

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Baluru village is 607813. Baluru village is located in Shikarpur taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Shikarpur (tehsildar office) and 71km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Jakkinakoppa is the gram panchayat of Baluru village.

The total geographical area of village is 1435.56 hectares. Baluru has a total population of 1,703 peoples, out of which male population is 880 while female population is 823. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 935 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of baluru village is 57.60% out of which 68.98% males and 45.44% females are literate. There are about 367 houses in baluru village. Pincode of baluru village locality is 577427.

Shikarpur is nearest town to baluru village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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Population of Baluru

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,703 880 823
Literate Population 981 607 374
Illiterate Population 722 273 449

Connectivity of Baluru

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Baluru

Frequently Asked Questions about Baluru

Where is Baluru located?

Baluru village is situated in Shikarpur Taluka, within the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baluru?

The Gram Panchayat of Baluru is Jakkinakoppa (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Baluru?

The pincode of Baluru is 577427, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Baluru as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Baluru is 1,703, with 880 males and 823 females.

How many households are there in Baluru as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Baluru village has a total of 367 households.

What is the literacy rate in Baluru as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Baluru is 57.60%. The male literacy rate is 68.98%, while the female literacy rate is 45.44%.