Balikre

Balikre is a village located in Kagal tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Kagal (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Kapashi Balikre is the gram panchayat of Balikre village.

Balikre has its own place in the vibrant Kolhapur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Balikre

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balikre is 567736. The village spans a total geographical area of 391.54 hectares. Nipani(karnataka) is nearest town to Balikre village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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Population of Balikre

Below is a concise population overview of Balikre as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 710 354 356
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 49 29 20
Scheduled Castes (SC) 149 70 79
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 1 N/A
Literate Population 485 284 201
Illiterate Population 225 70 155

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Balikre village:

  • The total population of Balikre village is around 710, including approximately 354 males and 356 females, with a sex ratio of 1005 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 49 children aged 0–6 years in Balikre village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Balikre village has 149 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Balikre village is about 68.31%, with male literacy at 80.23% and female literacy at 56.46%.
  • There are around 136 households in Balikre village.

Connectivity of Balikre

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Balikre

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

Thanewadi Bolaviwadi Belewadi Masa Alabad Kapashi Baleghol Hanbarwadi Tamanakwada Vadagaon Kasari Hasur Kh

Frequently Asked Questions about Balikre

Where is Balikre located?
Balikre village is situated in Kagal Tehsil, within the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balikre?
The Gram Panchayat of Balikre is Kapashi Balikre (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Balikre as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balikre is 710, with 354 males and 356 females.
How many households are there in Balikre as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Balikre village has a total of 136 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balikre as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balikre is 68.31%. The male literacy rate is 80.23%, while the female literacy rate is 56.46%.