Baloda - Garoth, Mandsaur

Baloda is a village situated in the Garoth tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garoth and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Baloda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baloda is 469321. The village covers a total geographical area of 374.54 hectares and falls under the 458883 pincode. Garoth is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Baloda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Garoth Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandsour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baloda

According to the 2011 Census, Baloda village had a total population of 1,551 people, including 789 males and 762 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.54%, with male literacy at 79.62% and female literacy at 52.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 204, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Baloda

Baloda is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Baloda

Baloda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shamgarh, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Garoth to Baloda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Baloda is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baloda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Baloda village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Baloda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Baloda village are given below:

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