Balkunje is a village located in the Mulki Subdivision of Dakshina Kannada district,Karnataka, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Balkunje, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Balkunje Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Balkunje
Pincode
574154
Area
385 Sq. Km
Village Code
617427
Sub-District
Mulki
Sub-District Code
7198
District
Dakshina Kannada
District Code
534
State/UT
Karnataka
State/UT Code
29
Gram Panchayat
Balkunje
Gram Panchayat Code
217293
Block Panchayat
Mulki
Block Panchayat Code
299599
Total Population (2011 Census)
1551
Total Households
352
Nearest Town
MULKI (Distance: 7 Km)
Balkunje has a population of 1551 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Balkunje Gram Panchayat and the Mulki Block Panchayat in Mulki District. The village has 352 households and is identified by village code 617427. Balkunje is located in the 574154 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Mulki Sub-District.
Total Population of Balkunje
As of the 2011 census, Population of Balkunje has a population of approximately 1551 people, where the male population is 656 and the female population is 895.
Total
1551
Male
656
Female
895
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Balkunje
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Balkunje is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
72
Male
32
Female
40
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
23
Male
8
Female
15
Household in Balkunje
There are approximately 352 households in Balkunje. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
352
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Balkunje
Balkunje falls under the Mulki Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Balkunje is Mulki, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Balkunje Village
As per the 2011 Census, Balkunje presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.