Baluru - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Baluru is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Shikarpur and around 71 km from Shimoga. Jakkinakoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baluru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baluru is 607813. The village covers a total geographical area of 1435.56 hectares and falls under the 577427 pincode. Shikarpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Baluru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Baluru

According to the 2011 Census, Baluru village had a total population of 1,703 people, including 880 males and 823 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.29%, with male literacy at 77.62% and female literacy at 50.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,499, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Baluru

Baluru 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 Baluru

Baluru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harnahalli, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikarpur to Baluru is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Baluru is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baluru

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

Health Facilities in Baluru

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

FAQs about Baluru