Ballekere
Ballekere (ಬಳ್ಳೇಕೆರೆ) is a village near Kadur of Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka, India.
Balleker (Ballhekere-ಬಳ್ಳೇಕೆರೆ) | |
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village | |
  Balleker (Ballhekere-ಬಳ್ಳೇಕೆರೆ) Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 13.495°N 76.035°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Chikkamagaluru |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,157 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 577548 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-66 |
It is known for being visited by Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during her election campaign, where she contested by-election from the Chickmagaluru constituency. The village now belongs to the Hassan constituency following Indian emergency.[1]
Demography
As per Population Census 2011, the village has a total of 288 families with a population of 1157, 585 of which are males and 572 females. The village population in the age group of 0-6 is 81, which equates to 7.00% of the total population of the village. The average Sex Ratio of Ballekere village is 978, which is higher than the Karnataka state average of 973.
As per 2011 census, Ballekere has a literacy rate of 72.03%, which is lower than Karnataka acreage of 75.36%. The male and female literacy rates were 80.93% and 63.06% respectively.
2011 Census Details
Population Census Parameter Census Data Total Population 1157 Total No of Houses 288 Female Population 49.4% ( 572) Total Literacy rate 67.0% ( 775) Female Literacy rate 29.2% ( 338) Scheduled Tribes Population 0.0% ( 0) Scheduled Caste Population 22.5% ( 260) Working Population 53.6% Child(0 -6) Population by 2011 81
Ballekere's Local Language is Kannada. Ballekere's total population is 1157, and the number of houses is 288. Females account for 49.4% of the population.
Local governance and amenities
The village is governed by the village panchayat headed by a Sarpanch (Head of Village) along with Panchayti members who are the elected representatives of the village. They are assisted by the local bureaucrats, the PDO and bill collector, who were appointed by the Government of Karnataka.
The village offers a Government-run primary school up to grade 7. Also available is a primary health care centre, located close to the Sri Anjaneya Swami Temple.
Agriculture & Irrigation
The main occupation of the people is agriculture, with the main crops being Ragi, Jowar, Groundnut, and Sunflower. These low water demanding crops are preferred by the farmers, since the farming practice of the area is rainfed agriculture.
Presently there is no irrigation available in the village however; a small reservoir is available in close proximity which is rain-dependent. There are plans to connect this reservoir with Ayyanakere to assist farmers. The area is prone to droughts, as the village is situated geographically in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats.
Transport
Ballekere is about 7 km away from Kadur. The railway station is located approximately 1 km from the village, where it connects to cities such as Bengaluru, Mysuru, Shimoga, and Hubli.
Politics in Ballekere
Janata Dal (Secular), JD(S), BJP, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and INC are the major political parties in this area.
Polling Stations /Booths near Ballekere: 1) Government Higher Primary School B.k Hosur 2) Government Higher Primary School Panchanahalli 3) Government Higher Primary School Mallidevihalli 4) Government Higher Primary School Balliganur 5) Government Higher Primary School Galihalli
Nearby villages
- Peehalli
- Bannahalli
- Gamanahalli
- Vitalapura
- Neralekere
- Bettahalli
- Chikkaharohalli
- Doddaharohalli
- Tadagavadi
- Dammanahalli
- Paramandahalli
Languages
The primary local language is Kannada. Tulu, Konkani, Marathi, Urdu, Telugu and Gujarati are also spoken in Ballekere.
Schools in Ballekere
G.h.p.s. Ballekere Address : ballekere , kadur , chikkamangalore , Karnataka . PIN- 577548 , Post - Kadur Town
Government Health Centers near Ballekere
1) J.C.H-B, B H Road, Taluk Hospital Building 2) Bommadihalli, Bommadihalli Subcentre, Mudigere Road, Opposite to Government School 3) MALLAPURA, Mallapura Subcenter, Savasihalli Post, Road Side
Cultural rituals
Traditionally, the village celebrates "Sri Anjaneya Swamy Ratotsava" every year, along with the locally played drama "Sri Shani Mahatme Pouranika Nataka". Other vital rituals like "Hanuma Mala" during the Sankranti period, and "Ambu" during the Navarathri period, are also celebrated annually.
See also
References
- Arul B.Louis (17 August 2016). "By-election: On the comeback trail". India Today. Retrieved 6 October 2016.