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Balagodu Village

Balagodu is an inhabited village in Sulya Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 617789, the Census 2011 record lists 1,313 people in 329 households and the reported area is 3,645.72 hectares. The local references include Hariharapallathadka Gram Panchayat, Sulya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sulya at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Balagodu is a village in Sulya Taluk, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 617789 and 1,313 people in 329 households.
Village Code617789
Population1,313
Households329
Area3,645.72 hectares
Nearest TownSulya

Key Village Facts

Village
Balagodu
Census Village Code
617789
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Dakshina Kannada
District Census Code
575
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sulya
Sub-district Census Code
05565
CD Block
Sulya
Gram Panchayat
Hariharapallathadka
Households
329
Population
1,313
Male Population
657
Female Population
656
Sex Ratio
998.48
Area
3,645.72 hectares
Area
36.46 sq km
Nearest Town
Sulya
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
574218
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Balagodu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,313 people, 3,645.72 hectares of reported area and Sulya as the nearest town reference for Balagodu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

TalukSulya
CD BlockSulya
Gram PanchayatHARIHARAPALLATHADKA
  • Balagodu falls under Sulya Taluk in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 617789.
  • The record lists 1,313 people living in 329 households.
  • The reported village area is 3,645.72 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sulya.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density36.01 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.99 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share17.29%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share7.16%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share83.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balagodu in the official administrative record. Census village code 617789, Hariharapallathadka Gram Panchayat and Sulya CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
575
Sub-district Census Code
05565
Village Census Code
617789
CD Block Code
0133
CD Block Name
Sulya
Gram Panchayat Name
Hariharapallathadka

Location and Distance

Sulya is the nearest town listed for Balagodu, about 30 km away. Mangalore is listed as the district headquarters at about 120 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sulya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Mangalore
Distance from District Headquarter
120 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sulya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sulya
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Sulya
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
3,645.72 hectares
Area
36.46 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,313 people in 329 households, with 657 male residents and 656 female residents. The average household size is 3.99, and SC share is 17.29% and ST share is 7.16% for Balagodu. Population density works out to about 36.01 people per sq km.

Total Households
329
Total Population
1,313
Male Population
657
Female Population
656
Sex Ratio
998.48
Average Household Size
3.99
SC Population
227
SC Male Population
115
SC Female Population
112
SC Population Share
17.29
ST Population
94
ST Male Population
48
ST Female Population
46
ST Population Share
7.16
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balagodu list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Balagodu. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre 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
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balagodu include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
59.19 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
38.12 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Balagodu 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
Vans
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 Balagodu include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
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 Balagodu.

Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 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 Balagodu show that reported agricultural commodities include Arecanut and Pepper, net sown area is 209.05 hectares and irrigated land is 173.74 hectares (83.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Arecanut
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pepper
Forest Area In Hectares
3,260.05 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
28.45
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
88.98 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
209.05
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
35.31 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
173.74
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
135.62 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balagodu

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.

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Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 TypeRecordsShare
CRM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 1 100%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank CRM 574218 Dakshin Kannad Sulya Guthigaru Main Road Abhilasha Main Road Guttigar Sullia Tq 574218, Dakshin Kannad, Karnataka, 574218

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 Balagodu village located?

Balagodu is in Sulya Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka, India.

Which district is Balagodu village in?

Balagodu village is in Dakshina Kannada district.

Which state is Balagodu village in?

Balagodu village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Balagodu under?

Balagodu comes under Sulya Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balagodu?

The Census village code of Balagodu is 617789.

Which Gram Panchayat is Balagodu under?

Balagodu is listed under HARIHARAPALLATHADKA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sulya.

What is the population of Balagodu village?

The village record lists 1,313 people and 329 households for Balagodu.

How many households are in Balagodu village?

The village record lists 329 households for Balagodu.

What is the male and female population of Balagodu?

The record lists 657 male residents and 656 female residents for Balagodu.

What is the sex ratio of Balagodu village?

The sex ratio of Balagodu is 998.48 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balagodu village?

The reported geographical area of Balagodu is 3,645.72 hectares.

What is the population density of Balagodu village?

The approximate population density of Balagodu is 36.01 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balagodu?

The nearest town listed for Balagodu is Sulya, about 30 km away.

How far is Balagodu from the district headquarters?

Balagodu is about 120 km from Mangalore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balagodu from the sub-district headquarters?

Balagodu is about 30 km from Sulya, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balagodu?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Balagodu.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Balagodu?

For Balagodu, reported agricultural commodities include Arecanut and Pepper, net sown area is 209.05 hectares and irrigated land is 173.74 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balagodu?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balagodu. These records include 1 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.