Balra Kala - Basoda, Vidisha

Balra Kala is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Semra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balra Kala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balra Kala is 481287. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Balra Kala

As per Census 2011, Balra Kala village has a total population of 406 people, consisting of 209 males and 197 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 203 literate and 203 illiterate residents. Additionally, 85 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 40 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balra Kala are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balra Kala

Balra Kala 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 Balra Kala

Balra Kala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pabai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Balra Kala is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Balra Kala is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balra Kala

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

Health Facilities in Balra Kala

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

FAQs about Balra Kala