Balkal

Balkal is a village located in Shahpur taluka of Yadgir district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Shahpur (tehsildar office) and 17km away from district headquarter Yadgir. As per 2009 stats, Chatnalli is the gram panchayat of Balkal village.

Here you can discover what makes Balkal unique in its vibrant Shahpur-Yadgir region. You’ll see Balkal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Balkal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balkal is 621142. The village spans a total geographical area of 519.44 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 585319. Yadgir is nearest town to Balkal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balkal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Yadgir Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raichur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balkal

Population of Balkal

According to the 2011 Census, Balkal has a total population of about 948, with approximately 477 males and 471 females. The sex ratio is around 987 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 147 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 259 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 34.28%, with male literacy at about 38.78% and female literacy near 29.72%. There are around 166 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balkal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balkal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balkal. As per the 2011 stats, Balkal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Balkal

Knowing the nearby villages of Balkal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balkal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balkal