Goliya Kalan - Gudha Malani, Balotra

Goliya Kalan is a village situated in the Gudha Malani tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 21 km from Gudha Malani and around 104 km from Barmer. Amaliyala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goliya Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goliya Kalan is 088146. The village covers a total geographical area of 1496.98 hectares and falls under the 344031 pincode. Balotra is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Goliya Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Goliya Kalan village had a total population of 1,296 people, including 677 males and 619 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.29%, with male literacy at 73.86% and female literacy at 41.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Goliya Kalan

Goliya Kalan 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 Goliya Kalan

Goliya Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marwar Bhinmal, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balotra to Goliya Kalan is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Goliya Kalan is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goliya Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Goliya Kalan

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

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