Balal - Vellarikkundu, Kasaragod

Balal is a village situated in the Vellarikkundu taluka of Kasaragod district, Kerala. It is located approximately 34 km from Kanhangad and around 70 km from Kasaragod. Balal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balal is 627145. The village covers a total geographical area of 3724 hectares and falls under the 671533 pincode. Kanhangad is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Balal

As per Census 2011, Balal village has a total population of 9,936 people, consisting of 4,885 males and 5,051 females. The village has 2,415 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 978 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 7,853 literate and 2,083 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,729 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balal

Balal 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 Balal

Balal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nileshwar, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanhangad to Balal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kasaragod to Balal is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balal

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

Health Facilities in Balal

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

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