Bhalki

Bhalki
Town
Interactive map of Bhalki
Bhalki
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 18°03′N 77°13′E / 18.05°N 77.21°E / 18.05; 77.21
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictBidar
Municipal Council constituted1953
Named afterBhallunke
Government
 • TypeTown Municipal Council
 • BodyBhalki Municipal Council
 • President of Town Municipal CouncilMr. Basavaraj Vanke
 • Chief OfficerMr. Sangamesh Karabhari
Area
 • Total
8 km2 (3.1 sq mi)
Elevation
587 m (1,926 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
78,974
 • Density9,900/km2 (26,000/sq mi)
DemonymBhalkinavaru
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
585328
Telephone code91 08484
Vehicle registrationKA-39
Websitewww.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.