Balawani - Beerpur, Sheopur

Balawani is a village situated in the Beerpur tehsil of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beerpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sheopur. Balawani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balawani is 451471. The village covers a total geographical area of 3158 hectares and falls under the 476335 pincode. Sheopur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Balawani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Balawani

As per Census 2011, Balawani village has a total population of 3,811 people, consisting of 1,968 males and 1,843 females. The village has 786 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 861 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,285 literate and 2,526 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,049 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balawani are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,8111,9681,843
Child Population (0–6 yrs)861450411
Scheduled Castes (SC)743
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,0491,0381,011
Literate Population1,285801484
Illiterate Population2,5261,1671,359

Nearby Villages of Balawani

Balawani 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SukhwasNorth-East2.21 km
ChandupuraSouth2.40 km
DhodarWest2.67 km
PadampuraWest3.94 km
KhojipuraWest4.34 km
BagdariWest5.26 km
Tarra KhurdNorth5.27 km
DhanaychaSouth5.39 km
JaitpuraNorth-East5.87 km
BhurendiNorth-West6.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balawani

Balawani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Seroni Road, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

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

Banking and Postal Services in Balawani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Balawani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Balawani

Where is Balawani located?

Balawani village is located in Beerpur Tehsil, Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balawani?

Balawani is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Balawani?

The pincode of Balawani is 476335.

What is the population of Balawani?

Balawani has a total population of 3,811, including 1,968 males and 1,843 females.

How many households are there in Balawani?

There are 786 households in Balawani.

What is the literacy rate in Balawani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balawani is 33.72%. Male literacy is 40.70% and female literacy is 26.26%.