Thob - Kalyanpur, Balotra

Thob is a village situated in the Kalyanpur tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 32 km from Pachpadra and around 122 km from Barmer. Thob village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thob is 087415. The village covers a total geographical area of 6276.47 hectares and falls under the 344032 pincode. Balotra is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Thob

According to the 2011 Census, Thob village had a total population of 3,599 people, including 1,784 males and 1,815 females, living in 584 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.80%, with male literacy at 75.31% and female literacy at 42.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 354, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Thob

Thob 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 Thob

Thob is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Janiyana, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balotra to Thob is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Thob is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thob

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

Health Facilities in Thob

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

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