Balgod - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Balgod is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 131 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kyadagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balgod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balgod is 603636. The village covers a total geographical area of 557.49 hectares and falls under the 581322 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Balgod 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 Balgod

According to the 2011 Census, Balgod village had a total population of 484 people, including 235 males and 249 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.83%, with male literacy at 94.55% and female literacy at 79.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Balgod

Balgod 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 Balgod

Balgod is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Balgod is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Balgod is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balgod

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

Health Facilities in Balgod

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

FAQs about Balgod