Balehalli - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Balehalli is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Tirthahalli and around 105 km from Shimoga. Bidaragodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balehalli is 608287. The village covers a total geographical area of 3426.35 hectares and falls under the 577411 pincode. Sringeri is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Balehalli

According to the 2011 Census, Balehalli village had a total population of 1,246 people, including 617 males and 629 females, living in 334 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.44%, with male literacy at 92.05% and female literacy at 76.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Balehalli

Balehalli 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 Balehalli

Balehalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barkur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sringeri to Balehalli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Balehalli is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balehalli

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

Health Facilities in Balehalli

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

FAQs about Balehalli