Balanapalya Village Overview
Balanapalya is a village in Sira tehsil of Tumkur district, Karnataka. It lies about 21 km from Sira tehsil headquarters and around 36 km from Tumkur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Tarur is the Gram Panchayat for Balanapalya village.
The sections below provide essential information about Balanapalya village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balanapalya is 610482. The village covers a geographical area of 76.06 hectares and has a pincode of 572125. Sira is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Balanapalya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Sira Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Balanapalya
Population & Demographics of Balanapalya
This section provides population and demographic details of Balanapalya village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 278 | 142 | 136 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 23 | 9 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 56 | 22 | 34 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 189 | 113 | 76 |
| Illiterate Population | 89 | 29 | 60 |
Key population details of Balanapalya village are given below:
- Balanapalya village is a small village with a total population of around 278, including approximately 142 males and 136 females, with a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 56 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 12 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Balanapalya village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.99%.
- There are around 71 households in Balanapalya village.
Transport & Connectivity of Balanapalya
Transport facilities help residents of Balanapalya village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Balanapalya
The following villages are located close to Balanapalya and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balanapalya
- Where is Balanapalya located?
- Balanapalya village is located in Sira Taluka, Tumkur district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Balanapalya?
- The Gram Panchayat of Balanapalya is Tarur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Balanapalya?
- The pincode of Balanapalya is 572125.
- What is the population of Balanapalya?
- Balanapalya has a total population of 278, including 142 males and 136 females.
- How many households are there in Balanapalya?
- There are 71 households in Balanapalya.
- What is the literacy rate in Balanapalya?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balanapalya is 67.99%. Male literacy is 79.58% and female literacy is 55.88%.