Barla - Pachpadra, Balotra

Barla is a village situated in the Pachpadra tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 36 km from Pachpadra and around 67 km from Barmer. Doodhwa Mallinath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barla is 087250. The village covers a total geographical area of 1039.99 hectares and falls under the 344032 pincode. Balotra is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Barla 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 Barla

According to the 2011 Census, Barla village had a total population of 561 people, including 304 males and 257 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.88%, with male literacy at 73.44% and female literacy at 38.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 236, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Barla

Barla 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 Barla

Barla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gole, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balotra to Barla is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Barla is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barla

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

Health Facilities in Barla

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

FAQs about Barla