Balal

Balal
village
Balal
Location in Kerala, India
Balal
Balal (India)
Coordinates: 12°23′08″N 75°16′55″E / 12.385660°N 75.281970°E / 12.385660; 75.281970Coordinates: 12°23′08″N 75°16′55″E / 12.385660°N 75.281970°E / 12.385660; 75.281970
Country  India
State Kerala
District Kasaragod
Population (2001)
  Total 9,647
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration KL-

Balal is the Headquarters of Balal Panchayath in Kasaragod district in the state of Kerala, India.[1]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Balal had a population of 9647 with 4791 males and 4856 females.[1] It is located in northern part of Kerala state, in the eastern part of Kasaragod district.

State Government Offices

  • Balal Sub Registrar's Office
  • Balal Govt Higher Secondary School Balal Village Office Balal Krishi BhavanBalal Grama Panchayath

Transportation

This village is connected to Karnataka state through Panathur. Its nearest town is Vellarikundu. There is a 20-km road from Panathur to Sullia in Karnataka from where Bangalore and Mysore can be easily accessed. Locations in Kerala can be accessed by driving towards the western side. The nearest railway station is Kanhangad railway station on Mangalore-Palakkad line. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport.

References

  1. 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 2008-12-08. Retrieved 2008-12-10.


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