Balkunje

Balkunje
Village
Interactive map of Balkunje
Balkunje
Location in Karnataka, India
Balkunje
Balkunje (India)
Coordinates: 13°07′05″N 74°50′35″E / 13.1181°N 74.8430°E / 13.1181; 74.8430
Country India
State Karnataka
DistrictDakshina Kannada
RegionTulunaad (South Canara)
Elevation
24 m (79 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
1,551
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
 • RegionalKannada, Tulu, Konkani
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
574154
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA
Vehicle registrationKA-19
Nearest cityMangaluru
Lok Sabha constituencyDakshina Kannada
Vidhan Sabha constituencyMoodabidri

Balkunje is a panchayat town located at Mangalore taluk in Dakshina Kannada district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is on the banks of Shambhavi River. It is next to the small village of Kavathar, Karnire. Its nearest town is Palimar in Udupi District.