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

According to the 2011 Census, Baloga village had a total population of 117 people, including 61 males and 56 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.38%, with male literacy at 87.76% and female literacy at 70.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12.

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

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:

FAQs about Baloga