Balale - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Balale is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Sagadgeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balale is 603391. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.58 hectares and falls under the 581344 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Balale

According to the 2011 Census, Balale village had a total population of 1,162 people, including 577 males and 585 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.33%, with male literacy at 91.52% and female literacy at 79.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164.

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

Nearby Villages of Balale

Balale 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 Balale

Balale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Balale is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Balale is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balale

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

Health Facilities in Balale

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

FAQs about Balale