Balra Khurd - Basoda, Vidisha

Balra Khurd is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Semra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balra Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balra Khurd is 481288. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Balra Khurd 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 Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Balra Khurd village had a total population of 300 people, including 148 males and 152 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.92%, with male literacy at 74.80% and female literacy at 44.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Balra Khurd

Balra Khurd 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 Khurd

Balra Khurd 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 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Balra Khurd is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Balra Khurd is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balra Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Balra Khurd

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 Khurd village are given below:

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