Balshattihal - Hunasagi, Yadgir

Balshattihal is a village situated in the Hunasagi taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Shorapur and around 98 km from Yadgir. Kamanatagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balshattihal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balshattihal is 620948. The village covers a total geographical area of 885.97 hectares and falls under the 585291 pincode. Shorapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Balshattihal

According to the 2011 Census, Balshattihal village had a total population of 2,661 people, including 1,364 males and 1,297 females, living in 484 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.69%, with male literacy at 74.80% and female literacy at 50.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 201.

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

Nearby Villages of Balshattihal

Balshattihal 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 Balshattihal

Balshattihal 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 Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shorapur to Balshattihal is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yadgir to Balshattihal is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balshattihal

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

Health Facilities in Balshattihal

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

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