Ballekere - Tiptur, Tumakuru

Ballekere is a village situated in the Tiptur taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Tiptur and around 86 km from Tumkur. Bajaguru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ballekere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballekere is 612168. The village covers a total geographical area of 396.46 hectares and falls under the 572224 pincode. Tiptur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ballekere

As per Census 2011, Ballekere village has a total population of 837 people, consisting of 419 males and 418 females. The village has 216 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 588 literate and 249 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ballekere are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ballekere

Ballekere 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 Ballekere

Ballekere is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tiptur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tiptur to Ballekere is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Ballekere is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ballekere

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

Health Facilities in Ballekere

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

FAQs about Ballekere