Balkunje is an inhabited village in Mangalore Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 617427, the Census 2011 record lists 1,551 people in 352 households and the reported area is 384.56 hectares. The local references include Balkunje Gram Panchayat, Mangalore CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mulki at about 7 km.
In short:
Balkunje is a village in Mangalore Taluk, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 617427 and 1,551 people in 352 households.
Village Code617427
Population1,551
Households352
Area384.56 hectares
Nearest TownMulki
Detailed village profile
Balkunje at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,551 people, 384.56 hectares of reported area and Mulki as the nearest town reference for Balkunje, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Balkunje falls under Mangalore Taluk in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
The Census village code is 617427.
The record lists 1,551 people living in 352 households.
The reported village area is 384.56 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Mulki.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Balkunje
Census Village Code
617427
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Dakshina Kannada
District Census Code
575
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mangalore
Sub-district Census Code
05561
CD Block
Mangalore
Gram Panchayat
Balkunje
Households
352
Population
1,551
Male Population
656
Female Population
895
Sex Ratio
1,364.33
Area
384.56 hectares
Area
3.85 sq km
Nearest Town
Mulki
Nearest Town Distance
7 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
574154
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density403.32 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.41 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.67%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.51%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share43.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balkunje in the official administrative record. Census village code 617427, Balkunje Gram Panchayat and Mangalore CD Block.
State Census Code
29
District Census Code
575
Sub-district Census Code
05561
Village Census Code
617427
CD Block Code
0129
CD Block Name
Mangalore
Gram Panchayat Name
Balkunje
Location and Distance
Mulki is the nearest town listed for Balkunje, about 7 km away. Mangalore is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Mangalore
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
36 km
District Headquarter
Mangalore
Distance from District Headquarter
36 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Mulki
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
7 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Mulki
Distance within State/UT
7 km
Nearest Town
Mulki
Distance from Nearest Town
7 km
Total Geographical Area
384.56 hectares
Area
3.85 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,551 people in 352 households, with 656 male residents and 895 female residents. The average household size is 4.41, and SC share is 7.67% and ST share is 2.51% for Balkunje. Population density works out to about 403.32 people per sq km.
Total Households
352
Total Population
1,551
Male Population
656
Female Population
895
Sex Ratio
1,364.33
Average Household Size
4.41
SC Population
119
SC Male Population
34
SC Female Population
85
SC Population Share
7.67
ST Population
39
ST Male Population
19
ST Female Population
20
ST Population Share
2.51
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balkunje list 1 private primary school, 1 private middle school and 1 private secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors In Position Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balkunje include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
47.36 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
93 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balkunje include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balkunje include self-help groups and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Balkunje.
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balkunje show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Arecanut, net sown area is 237.75 hectares and irrigated land is 102.47 hectares (43.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Arecanut
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
18.4
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
34.41 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
42.94 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.3 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
237.75
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
135.28 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
102.47
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
9.47 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
10
Banks in Matched Records
8
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
7
70%
CRM
3
30%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Canara Bank
3
30%
Bank of Baroda
1
10%
Hdfc Bank Ltd.
1
10%
State Bank of India
1
10%
Union Bank of India
1
10%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Bank of Baroda
ATM
574154
Dakshin Kannad
Mangalore
Mulki (Tp)
Mulki Vijaya Sannidhi Bldg, Main Road, Dakshin Kannad, Karnataka, 574154
Axis Bank Limited
CRM
574154
Dakshin Kannad
Mangalore
Mulki (Tp)
Mulki Highway, N. H.66, Near Mulki Bus Stand, Mulki- 574154. Ground Floor, City Elina, No.5-7 and 5-7a, Beside Mulki Clin…
Canara Bank
ATM
574154
Dakshin Kannad
Mangalore
Mulki (Tp)
Mulki, Mulki Sabhagraha Samithi Bldg Panchamahal, Dakshin Kannad, Karnataka, 574154
Hdfc Bank Ltd.
ATM
574154
Dakshin Kannad
Mangalore
Mulki (Tp)
Opp. Narayan Guru Sabha Bhavan, Mulki Hdfc Bank Ltd, Vijaya Sannidhi, Vijaya Bank Building, Dakshin Kannad, Karnataka…
State Bank of India
ATM
574154
Dakshin Kannad
Mangalore
Mulki (Tp)
Mangaluru Karnad, Mulki Taluk, Dakshin Kannad, Karnataka, 574154
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Balkunje village located?
Balkunje is in Mangalore Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka, India.
Which district is Balkunje village in?
Balkunje village is in Dakshina Kannada district.
Which state is Balkunje village in?
Balkunje village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Balkunje under?
Balkunje comes under Mangalore Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balkunje?
The Census village code of Balkunje is 617427.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balkunje under?
Balkunje is listed under BALKUNJE Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mangalore.
What is the population of Balkunje village?
The village record lists 1,551 people and 352 households for Balkunje.
How many households are in Balkunje village?
The village record lists 352 households for Balkunje.
What is the male and female population of Balkunje?
The record lists 656 male residents and 895 female residents for Balkunje.
What is the sex ratio of Balkunje village?
The sex ratio of Balkunje is 1,364.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balkunje village?
The reported geographical area of Balkunje is 384.56 hectares.
What is the population density of Balkunje village?
The approximate population density of Balkunje is 403.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balkunje?
The nearest town listed for Balkunje is Mulki, about 7 km away.
How far is Balkunje from the district headquarters?
Balkunje is about 36 km from Mangalore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balkunje from the sub-district headquarters?
Balkunje is about 36 km from Mangalore, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Balkunje?
The village facility record lists 1 private primary school, 1 private middle school and 1 private secondary school for Balkunje.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balkunje?
For Balkunje, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Arecanut, net sown area is 237.75 hectares and irrigated land is 102.47 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balkunje?
The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balkunje. These records include 8 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.