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★ District of Karnataka ★

Ballari

ಬಳ್ಳಾರಿ
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Area · — km²
Population · 24,52,595
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Ballari — district of Karnataka

Ballari is a district in Karnataka. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Ballari

Iron ore mining, historical significance as a major trading center, and proximity to Hampi.

District HQ
Ballari

Must-visit places in Ballari

historical

Hampi

UNESCO World Heritage Site with ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire capital city.

  • monument
    Tungabhadra Dam

    Major dam across the Tungabhadra River providing irrigation and scenic views.

  • temple
    Virupaksha Temple

    Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the Hampi ruins complex.

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Then & Now

Ballari district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
7,93,386
Census 2011 baseline
+16.1%
Population · 2026
9,21,449
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,52,539
Census 2011 baseline
+11.4%
Households · 2026
1,69,905
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 308 villages

Ballari district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
3,99,055Census 2011
Female population
3,94,331Census 2011
Sex ratio
988 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,52,539Census 2011
SC population
1,71,195Census 2011
ST population
1,91,832Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
9,21,449+16.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,69,905RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,03,596Census 2011
Cultivators
1,25,304Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,55,876Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
1,46,837 / 9,44,14016% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Ballari district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
42 of 308 villages have notable places mapped · 14%
  • Hospital· 36
  • PHC· 20
  • School· 4

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Ballari district.

Browse by mandal

All 5 mandals of Ballari

Click any mandal to see its villages, posts, and local services.

308 villages · 100 GPs
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Top villages in Ballari

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Ballari

How many mandals and villages are in Ballari district?

Ballari district has 5 mandals and 308 revenue villages across 100 gram panchayats in Karnataka.

Where is the headquarters of Ballari district?

The district headquarters of Ballari is —.

What is the pincode of Ballari district?

Ballari district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Ballari may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Ballari fall under?

Ballari district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Ballari district?

Ballari district had a population of 24,52,595 per the 2011 Census, across 308 villages.

When was Ballari district formed?

Ballari district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Ballari district?

Major rivers in Ballari district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Ballari

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(6 nearest)