Balkudru - Brahmavara, Udupi

Balkudru is a village situated in the Brahmavara taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Udupi and around 18 km from Udupi. Irodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balkudru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balkudru is 608765. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.31 hectares and falls under the 576218 pincode. Saligram is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Balkudru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kundapura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balkudru

According to the 2011 Census, Balkudru village had a total population of 2,736 people, including 1,434 males and 1,302 females, living in 578 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.12%, with male literacy at 93.50% and female literacy at 82.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 338, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Balkudru

Balkudru 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 Balkudru

Balkudru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barkur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saligram to Balkudru is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Balkudru is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balkudru

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

Health Facilities in Balkudru

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

FAQs about Balkudru