Bhalki
Bhalki | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 18°03′N 77°13′E / 18.05°N 77.21°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Bidar |
| Municipal Council constituted | 1953 |
| Named after | Bhallunke |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Municipal Council |
| • Body | Bhalki Municipal Council |
| • President of Town Municipal Council | Mr. Basavaraj Vanke |
| • Chief Officer | Mr. Sangamesh Karabhari |
| Area | |
• Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 587 m (1,926 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 78,974 |
| • Density | 9,900/km2 (26,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Bhalkinavaru |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 585328 |
| Telephone code | 91 08484 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-39 |
| Website | www.bhalkitown.mrc.gov.in |
Bhalki or Bhālki is a town in Bidar district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located 30 km from Bidar. It is the headquarters of Bhalki taluka panchayat. It is well connected by roadways and railways. The Karanja River, one of the main rivers of Bidar district, flows through Bhalki taluka.