Baloga - Haliyal, Uttara Kannada

Baloga is a village situated in the Haliyal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Haliyal and around 139 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Yadoga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baloga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baloga is 602768. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.7 hectares and falls under the 581329 pincode. Haliyal is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Baloga

As per Census 2011, Baloga village has a total population of 117 people, consisting of 61 males and 56 females. The village has 23 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 77 literate and 40 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baloga

Baloga 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 Baloga

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Baloga. The nearest railway station is Bhistenhatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haliyal to Baloga is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Baloga is about 139 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baloga

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

Health Facilities in Baloga

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

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