Balekoppa - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Balekoppa is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Shikarpur and around 57 km from Shimoga. Muddanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balekoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balekoppa is 607800. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.35 hectares and falls under the 577427 pincode. Shikarpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Balekoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Balekoppa village had a total population of 234 people, including 124 males and 110 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.19%, with male literacy at 72.22% and female literacy at 59.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Balekoppa

Balekoppa 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 Balekoppa

Balekoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumsi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikarpur to Balekoppa is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Balekoppa is about 57 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 Balekoppa

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

Health Facilities in Balekoppa

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

FAQs about Balekoppa