Balawat - Muddebihal, Vijayapura

Balawat is a village situated in the Muddebihal taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Muddebihal and around 101 km from Bijapur. Madikeshwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balawat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balawat is 599594. The village covers a total geographical area of 755.41 hectares and falls under the 586116 pincode. Muddebihal is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Balawat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Muddebihal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vijayapura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balawat

According to the 2011 Census, Balawat village had a total population of 1,609 people, including 819 males and 790 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.81%, with male literacy at 79.30% and female literacy at 58.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 467, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Balawat

Balawat 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 Balawat

Balawat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Almatti, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muddebihal to Balawat is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Balawat is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balawat

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

Health Facilities in Balawat

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

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