Balur - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Balur is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from Hosanagara and around 47 km from Shimoga. Baluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balur is 607937. The village covers a total geographical area of 728.98 hectares and falls under the 577426 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Balur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balur

According to the 2011 Census, Balur village had a total population of 1,033 people, including 514 males and 519 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.51%, with male literacy at 89.33% and female literacy at 73.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Balur

Balur 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 Balur

Balur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kenchanalu Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Balur is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Balur is about 47 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 Balur

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

Health Facilities in Balur

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

FAQs about Balur