Baleguli - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Baleguli is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Alageri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baleguli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baleguli is 603331. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.42 hectares and falls under the 581314 pincode. Ankola is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Baleguli 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 Baleguli

As per Census 2011, Baleguli village has a total population of 501 people, consisting of 246 males and 255 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 398 literate and 103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 238 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baleguli

Baleguli 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 Baleguli

Public transport in the Baleguli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ankola, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ankola to Baleguli is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Baleguli is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baleguli

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

Health Facilities in Baleguli

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

FAQs about Baleguli