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	'''Ballekere ~~(ಬಳ್ಳೇಕೆರೆ)~~''' is a village near [[Kadur]] of [[Chikkamagaluru district]] of [[Karnataka]], [[India]].		'''Ballekere''' is a village near [[Kadur]] of [[Chikkamagaluru district]] of [[Karnataka]], India.

	It is known for being visited by Former [[Prime Minister of India\|Prime Minister]] [[Indira Gandhi]] during her election campaign, where she contested by-election from the [[Chickmagaluru]] constituency following [[The Emergency (India)\|Indian emergency]]. The village now belongs to the [[Hassan, Karnataka\|Hassan]] constituency .<ref>{{cite web\|url=~~http~~://indiatoday~~.intoday~~.in/story/indira-gandhi-seeks-election-to-lok-sabha-from-karnatakas-chikmagalur-constituency~~/1/434658.html~~\|title=By-election: On the comeback trail\|work=India Today\|author=Arul B.Louis\|date=17 August 2016\|access-date=6 October 2016}}</ref> ~~In the month~~ March ~~every year~~ the ~~big~~ event ~~anjaneya~~ Jatra ~~mahothsava~~ is ~~happening,which is truly religious and cultural events which~~ organized by the people of ~~ballekere~~.		It is known for being visited by Former [[Prime Minister of India\|Prime Minister]] [[Indira Gandhi]] during her election campaign, where she contested by-election from the [[Chickmagaluru]] constituency following [[The Emergency (India)\|Indian emergency]]. The village now belongs to the [[Hassan, Karnataka\|Hassan]] constituency .<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/indiascope/story/19781031-indira-gandhi-seeks-election-to-lok-sabha-from-karnatakas-chikmagalur-constituency-823135-2014-03-13\|title=By-election: On the comeback trail\|work=India Today\|author=Arul B.Louis\|date=17 August 2016\|access-date=6 October 2016}}</ref> Every March the religious and cultural event Anjaneya Jatra Mahothsava is organized by the people of Ballekere.

	== 2011 Census ~~Details~~ ==		== 2011 Census details ==
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	Population		Population
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	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 Swamy Temple, Shamanur\|Sri Anjaneya Swami Temple]].		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 Swamy Temple, Shamanur\|Sri Anjaneya Swami Temple]].

	==Agriculture ~~& Irrigation~~==		==Agriculture and irrigation==
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	The main occupation of the people is agriculture, with the main crops being [[Finger millet\|Ragi]], [[Jowar]], [[Peanut\|Groundnut]], and [[Sunflower]]. These low water demanding crops are preferred by the farmers, since the [[farming]] practice of the area is [[rainfed agriculture]].		The main occupation of the people is agriculture, with the main crops being [[Finger millet\|Ragi]], [[Jowar]], [[Peanut\|Groundnut]], and [[Sunflower]]. These low water demanding crops are preferred by the farmers, since the [[farming]] practice of the area is [[rainfed agriculture]].
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	Address : ballekere, kadur, chikkamangalore, Karnataka . PIN- 577548, Post - Kadur Town		Address : ballekere, kadur, chikkamangalore, Karnataka . PIN- 577548, Post - Kadur Town

	==Government ~~Health Centers~~ near Ballekere==		==Government health centers near Ballekere==
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	1) Located near Anjaneya Swami Temple.		1) Located near Anjaneya Swami Temple.
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	[[Category:Villages in ~~Chikkamagaluru~~ district]]		[[Category:Villages in Chikmagalur district]]

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	'''Ballekere (ಬಳ್ಳೇಕೆರೆ)''' is a village near [[Kadur]] of [[Chikkamagaluru district]] of [[Karnataka]], [[India]].		'''Ballekere (ಬಳ್ಳೇಕೆರೆ)''' is a village near [[Kadur]] of [[Chikkamagaluru district]] of [[Karnataka]], [[India]].

	It is known for being visited by Former [[Prime Minister of India\|Prime Minister]] [[Indira Gandhi]] during her election campaign, where she contested by-election from the [[Chickmagaluru]] constituency following [[The Emergency (India)\|Indian emergency]]. The village now belongs to the [[Hassan, Karnataka\|Hassan]] constituency .<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/indira-gandhi-seeks-election-to-lok-sabha-from-karnatakas-chikmagalur-constituency/1/434658.html\|title=By-election: On the comeback trail\|work=India Today\|author=Arul B.Louis\|date=17 August 2016\|access-date=6 October 2016}}</ref>		It is known for being visited by Former [[Prime Minister of India\|Prime Minister]] [[Indira Gandhi]] during her election campaign, where she contested by-election from the [[Chickmagaluru]] constituency following [[The Emergency (India)\|Indian emergency]]. The village now belongs to the [[Hassan, Karnataka\|Hassan]] constituency .<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/indira-gandhi-seeks-election-to-lok-sabha-from-karnatakas-chikmagalur-constituency/1/434658.html\|title=By-election: On the comeback trail\|work=India Today\|author=Arul B.Louis\|date=17 August 2016\|access-date=6 October 2016}}</ref> In the month March every year the big event anjaneya Jatra mahothsava is happening,which is truly religious and cultural events which organized by the people of ballekere.


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	== Cultural rituals ==		== Cultural rituals ==
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	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.		Traditionally, the village celebrates "Sri Anjaneya Swamy Ratotsava" every year, along with the locally played drama "Sri Shani Mahatme Pouranika Nataka". And also holi is happening after the completion of Jatra mahotsava Other vital rituals like "Hanuma Mala" during the [[Sankranti]] period, and "Ambu" during the [[Navarathri]] period, are also celebrated annually.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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| population_total = 1157
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'''Ballekere (ಬಳ್ಳೇಕೆರೆ)''' is a village near [[Kadur]] of [[Chikkamagaluru district]] of [[Karnataka]], [[India]].

It is known for being visited by Former [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Indira Gandhi]] during her election campaign, where she contested by-election from the [[Chickmagaluru]] constituency following [[The Emergency (India)|Indian emergency]]. The village now belongs to the [[Hassan, Karnataka|Hassan]] constituency .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/indira-gandhi-seeks-election-to-lok-sabha-from-karnatakas-chikmagalur-constituency/1/434658.html|title=By-election: On the comeback trail|work=India Today|author=Arul B.Louis|date=17 August 2016|access-date=6 October 2016}}</ref>

== 2011 Census Details ==
{{Unreferenced section|date=August 2020}}
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==
{{Unreferenced section|date=August 2020}}
The village is governed by the [[Panchayati raj|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 Swamy Temple, Shamanur|Sri Anjaneya Swami Temple]].

==Agriculture & Irrigation==
{{Unreferenced section|date=August 2020}}
The main occupation of the people is agriculture, with the main crops being [[Finger millet|Ragi]], [[Jowar]], [[Peanut|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==
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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]].

==Languages==
{{Unreferenced section|date=August 2020}}
The primary local language is Kannada.

==Schools in Ballekere==
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G.h.p.s. Ballekere
Address : ballekere, kadur, chikkamangalore, Karnataka . PIN- 577548, Post - Kadur Town

==Government Health Centers near Ballekere==
{{Unreferenced section|date=August 2020}}
1) Located near Anjaneya Swami Temple.

== Cultural rituals ==
{{Unreferenced section|date=August 2020}}
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 ==
* [[Ballecer]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Villages in Chikkamagaluru district]]