Balguli - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Balguli is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 158 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kolsirsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balguli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balguli is 603699. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.46 hectares and falls under the 581355 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Balguli 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 Balguli

According to the 2011 Census, Balguli village had a total population of 279 people, including 126 males and 153 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 1,214 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.37%, with male literacy at 89.91% and female literacy at 67.16%.

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

Nearby Villages of Balguli

Balguli 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 Balguli

Balguli 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 86.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Balguli is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Balguli 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 Balguli

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

Health Facilities in Balguli

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

FAQs about Balguli