Balegadde - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Balegadde is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Itguli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balegadde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balegadde is 603141. The village covers a total geographical area of 617.27 hectares and falls under the 581336 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Balegadde 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 Balegadde

As per Census 2011, Balegadde village has a total population of 724 people, consisting of 362 males and 362 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 557 literate and 167 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balegadde are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balegadde

Balegadde 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 Balegadde

Balegadde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Balegadde is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Balegadde is about 128 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 Balegadde

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

Health Facilities in Balegadde

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

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