Gira - Gida, Balotra

Gira is a village situated in the Gida tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 45 km from Baytoo and around 90 km from Barmer. Gira village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gira is 087082. The village covers a total geographical area of 756.3 hectares and falls under the 344037 pincode. Balotra is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Gira

According to the 2011 Census, Gira village had a total population of 803 people, including 424 males and 379 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.75%, with male literacy at 65.60% and female literacy at 27.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Gira

Gira 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 Gira

Gira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhimarlai, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balotra to Gira is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Gira is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gira

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

Health Facilities in Gira

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

FAQs about Gira