Indian Village Directory

Balpa Village

Balpa is an inhabited village in Sulya Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 617782, the Census 2011 record lists 2,973 people in 698 households and the reported area is 1,552.22 hectares. The local references include Balpa Gram Panchayat, Sulya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sulya at about 38 km.

In short:

Balpa is a village in Sulya Taluk, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 617782 and 2,973 people in 698 households.

Village Code617782
Population2,973
Households698
Area1,552.22 hectares
Nearest TownSulya

Detailed village profile

Balpa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,973 people, 1,552.22 hectares of reported area and Sulya as the nearest town reference for Balpa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Karnataka
District Dakshina Kannada
Taluk Sulya
CD Block Sulya
Gram Panchayat BALPA
  • Balpa falls under Sulya Taluk in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 617782.
  • The record lists 2,973 people living in 698 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,552.22 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

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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

Key Village Facts

Village
Balpa
Census Village Code
617782
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
Balpa
Households
698
Population
2,973
Male Population
1,483
Female Population
1,490
Sex Ratio
1,004.72
Area
1,552.22 hectares
Area
15.52 sq km
Nearest Town
Sulya
Nearest Town Distance
38 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
574232
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 Density 191.53 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.26 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 14.03% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 1.41% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 63.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balpa in the official administrative record. Census village code 617782, Balpa Gram Panchayat and Sulya CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
575
Sub-district Census Code
05565
Village Census Code
617782
CD Block Code
0133
CD Block Name
Sulya
Gram Panchayat Name
Balpa

Location and Distance

Sulya is the nearest town listed for Balpa, about 38 km away. Mangalore is listed as the district headquarters at about 98 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sulya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
38 km
District Headquarter
Mangalore
Distance from District Headquarter
98 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sulya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
38 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sulya
Distance within State/UT
38 km
Nearest Town
Sulya
Distance from Nearest Town
38 km
Total Geographical Area
1,552.22 hectares
Area
15.52 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,973 people in 698 households, with 1,483 male residents and 1,490 female residents. The average household size is 4.26, and SC share is 14.03% and ST share is 1.41% for Balpa. Population density works out to about 191.53 people per sq km.

Total Households
698
Total Population
2,973
Male Population
1,483
Female Population
1,490
Sex Ratio
1,004.72
Average Household Size
4.26
SC Population
417
SC Male Population
214
SC Female Population
203
SC Population Share
14.03
ST Population
42
ST Male Population
23
ST Female Population
19
ST Population Share
1.41
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balpa list 3 government primary schools, 1 private primary school 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
3
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Balpa. 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
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balpa include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake 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
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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
29.97 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
183.37 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Balpa include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
State Highway
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 Balpa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
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 Balpa.

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 Balpa show that reported agricultural commodities include Arecanut, Rubber and Beedi, net sown area is 413.73 hectares and irrigated land is 263.31 hectares (63.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Arecanut
Handicrafts Commodities First
Beedi
Agricultural Commodities Second
Rubber
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Bricks
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Leaf Cup
Manufacturers Commodities Third
Hollow Blocks
Forest Area In Hectares
855.49 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.25
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
141.97 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
103.98 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.68 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.15 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
413.73
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
150.42 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
263.31
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
4.85 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
75.09 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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Balpa village located?

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

Which district is Balpa village in?

Balpa village is in Dakshina Kannada district.

Which state is Balpa village in?

Balpa village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Balpa under?

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

What is the Census village code of Balpa?

The Census village code of Balpa is 617782.

Which Gram Panchayat is Balpa under?

Balpa is listed under BALPA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sulya.

What is the population of Balpa village?

The village record lists 2,973 people and 698 households for Balpa.

How many households are in Balpa village?

The village record lists 698 households for Balpa.

What is the male and female population of Balpa?

The record lists 1,483 male residents and 1,490 female residents for Balpa.

What is the sex ratio of Balpa village?

The sex ratio of Balpa is 1,004.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balpa village?

The reported geographical area of Balpa is 1,552.22 hectares.

What is the population density of Balpa village?

The approximate population density of Balpa is 191.53 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balpa?

The nearest town listed for Balpa is Sulya, about 38 km away.

How far is Balpa from the district headquarters?

Balpa is about 98 km from Mangalore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balpa from the sub-district headquarters?

Balpa is about 38 km from Sulya, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balpa?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Balpa.

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

For Balpa, reported agricultural commodities include Arecanut, Rubber and Beedi, net sown area is 413.73 hectares and irrigated land is 263.31 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Balpa.

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.