Balkur - Kundapura, Udupi

Balkur is a village situated in the Kundapura taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundapura and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Udupi. Balkuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balkur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balkur is 608740. The village covers a total geographical area of 470.71 hectares and falls under the 576211 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Balkur 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 Balkur

According to the 2011 Census, Balkur village had a total population of 2,998 people, including 1,416 males and 1,582 females, living in 584 households. The sex ratio was 1,117 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.96%, with male literacy at 87.26% and female literacy at 71.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Balkur

Balkur 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 Balkur

Balkur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kundapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Balkur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Balkur is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balkur

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

Health Facilities in Balkur

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

FAQs about Balkur