Balesar - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Balesar is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 175 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hasaragod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balesar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balesar is 603563. The village covers a total geographical area of 425.82 hectares and falls under the 581340 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Balesar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Balesar

According to the 2011 Census, Balesar village had a total population of 405 people, including 205 males and 200 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.97%, with male literacy at 89.07% and female literacy at 80.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Balesar

Balesar 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 Balesar

Balesar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Balesar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Balesar is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balesar

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

Health Facilities in Balesar

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

FAQs about Balesar