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Balinge

बालिंगे
Karvir taluka
Pincode 416010
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Balinge is a revenue village in Karvir taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It had a population of 5,158 in 1,163 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

5,158 souls. 1,163 homes.

Karvir taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra.

5,158
Population
1,163
Households
85.4%
Literacy
908
Sex ratio
LGD 567388Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • Ground Nut Seed₹12,250Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) · 26 Oct 2026
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Balinge is a village in Karvir taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. At the 2011 Census it had 5,158 people in 1,163 households, with a literacy rate of 85.4%. It is administered by the Balinge gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 416010.

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LGD village code567388
Census 2011 code567388
Gram panchayatBalinge · LGD 178748
Pincode416010
TalukaKarvir · LGD 4287
DistrictKolhapur
StateMaharashtra
Male / Female2,703 / 2,455 · Census 2011
Coordinates16.6896° N, 74.1726° E
Lok SabhaKolhapur · Chhatrapati Shahu Shahaji (INC)
AssemblyKarvir · Chandradeep Shashikant Narake (SHS)

Gram panchayat

Balinge is in the Balinge (बालींगे) gram panchayat.

Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Balinge compares

By population, Balinge ranks #21 of 120 inhabited villages in Karvir taluka.

Literacy rate%
85.4%
+5.0% vs Karvir taluka average
Balinge
85.4%
Karvir taluka
80.4%
Kolhapur district
78.4%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
908
−3 vs Karvir taluka average
Balinge
908
Karvir taluka
911
Kolhapur district
962
Household sizepeople per home
4.4
−0.4 vs Karvir taluka average
Balinge
4.4
Karvir taluka
4.8
Kolhapur district
4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Balinge had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 5 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Treated tap water Available
  • All-weather road Available
  • Public bus service Available
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Available
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Balinge at a glance

Balinge is a village of 5,158 people in 1,163 households (Census 2011) in Karvir taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, the 21st of 120 inhabited villages in Karvir taluka by population. Literacy is 85.4%, 5.0 points above the taluka figure of 80.4%, and the sex ratio is 908 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 416010, served by Balinge post office; the LGD village code is 567388.

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Key facts — Balinge

LGD village code567388
Pincode416010
Post officeBalinge
Population (Census 2011)5,158
Households1,163
Literacy85.4%
Sex ratio908 ♀/1000♂
Block / TalukaKarvir
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Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). VoiceOfVillage shows official figures only — no projections.
Population
Population
5,158Census 2011
Male / female
2,703 / 2,455
Households
1,163
People per home
4.4
Education
Literacy rate
85.4%literates ÷ people aged 7+

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Location & surroundings

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Balinge · 16.6896° N, 74.1726° E

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Electoral profile

Lok SabhaKolhapur · Chhatrapati Shahu Shahaji (INC), elected 2024
AssemblyKarvir · Chandradeep Shashikant Narake (SHS), MLA since 2024

Placed from Balinge's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Maharashtra Assembly 2024 (via OpenCity).

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Government jobs near Balinge

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Nearest services to Balinge

The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Balinge's map point (road distance is longer).

  • Bank branchYes Bank · 8 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
  • ATMATM · 7.9 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
  • Post officePhulewadi Post Office · 2.6 km (straight line) · PIN 416010 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
  • Petrol pumpReliance · 180 m (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
  • Hospital / PHCSahyadri Hospital · 90 m (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
  • SchoolSmt. A. N. Sardesai Highschool · 4.5 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap

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Essential services & places near Balinge

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Banks, ATMs & post offices1,262 in Kolhapur district

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Hospitals & clinics384 in Kolhapur district

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Schools & anganwadis70 in Kolhapur district

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Colleges & universities48 in Kolhapur district

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Police & fire stations11 in Kolhapur district

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Revenue & panchayat offices6 in Kolhapur district

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Government offices31 in Kolhapur district

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Temples153 in Kolhapur district

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Churches7 in Kolhapur district

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Mosques19 in Kolhapur district

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Other places of worship28 in Kolhapur district

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Transport85 in Kolhapur district

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Agriculture services6 in Kolhapur district

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Community places70 in Kolhapur district

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FAQ

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  1. Where is Balinge located?

    Balinge is a village in Karvir taluka of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.

  2. Which district is Balinge in?

    Balinge is in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Balinge belong to?

    Balinge comes under the Balinge gram panchayat.

  4. How is Balinge written in the local script?

    Balinge is written बालिंगे.

  5. What is the pincode of Balinge?

    The pincode of Balinge, Karvir, Kolhapur is 416010.

  6. What is the population of Balinge?

    As per the 2011 Census, Balinge had a population of 5,158 (2,703 males and 2,455 females).

  7. How many households are there in Balinge?

    Balinge had 1,163 households at the 2011 Census.

  8. What is the literacy rate of Balinge?

    The literacy rate of Balinge was 85.4% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  9. What is the sex ratio of Balinge?

    Balinge had 908 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  10. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balinge in?

    Balinge is in the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency.

  11. Who is the MP for Balinge?

    Chhatrapati Shahu Shahaji (Indian National Congress) won the Kolhapur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Balinge, in 2024.

  12. Which assembly constituency is Balinge in?

    Balinge is in the Karvir assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  13. Who is the MLA for Balinge?

    Chandradeep Shashikant Narake (Shiv Sena) won the Karvir assembly seat, which includes Balinge, in 2024.

  14. What is the LGD code of Balinge?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balinge is 567388 and its Census 2011 village code is 567388.

  15. Which villages are near Balinge?

    Villages near Balinge include Shinganapur (3.0 km), Khupire (3.6 km), Koge (5.2 km), Varanage (5.7 km), Mahe (6.0 km).

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

Sources & freshness
  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.

Rainfall at this location — reanalysis estimate (~28 km grid), not a rain-gauge reading

Last 30 days (21 Sept 2026 – 20 Oct 2026): 30.7 mm. A comparison with the long-term average for these days isn't computed yet; IMD's monthly normal for the district is below.

Long-term district average for October: 125 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Kolhapur

Latest reports from markets in Kolhapur district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Ground Nut SeedKolhapur(Laxmipuri)11,00013,50012,25026 Oct 2026
BrinjalAPMC Kolhapur2,0005,0004,00025 Oct 2026
CabbageAPMC Kolhapur50070060025 Oct 2026
CauliflowerAPMC Kolhapur7501,2501,00025 Oct 2026
Coriander(Leaves)APMC Kolhapur6,0009,0007,50025 Oct 2026
Green ChilliAPMC Kolhapur3,0005,0004,00025 Oct 2026
TomatoAPMC Kolhapur5001,00080025 Oct 2026
AppleAPMC Kolhapur5,00017,5006,00024 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Balinge's shops.

Nearby villages
Shinganapur3.0 km
Khupire3.6 km
Koge5.2 km
Varanage5.7 km
Mahe6.0 km
Kasaba Beed6.4 km
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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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