Balekoppa (Shiralgi) - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Balekoppa (Shiralgi) is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 158 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Shiralgi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balekoppa (Shiralgi) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balekoppa (Shiralgi) is 603716. The village covers a total geographical area of 573.58 hectares and falls under the 581355 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Balekoppa (Shiralgi)

According to the 2011 Census, Balekoppa (Shiralgi) village had a total population of 110 people, including 49 males and 61 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 1,245 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.14%, with male literacy at 76.09% and female literacy at 50.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Balekoppa (Shiralgi)

Balekoppa (Shiralgi) 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 Balekoppa (Shiralgi)

Balekoppa (Shiralgi) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Balekoppa (Shiralgi) is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Balekoppa (Shiralgi) is about 158 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balekoppa (Shiralgi)

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

Health Facilities in Balekoppa (Shiralgi)

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

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