Balgar - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Balgar is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 134 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kangod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balgar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balgar is 603244. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.84 hectares and falls under the 581340 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Balgar 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 Balgar

As per Census 2011, Balgar village has a total population of 142 people, consisting of 70 males and 72 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 128 literate and 14 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Balgar

Balgar 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 Balgar

Balgar 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 74.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Balgar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Balgar is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balgar

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

Health Facilities in Balgar

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

FAQs about Balgar