Indrana - Siwana, Balotra

Indrana is a village situated in the Siwana tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from Siwana and around 130 km from Barmer. Indrana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Indrana is 087524. The village covers a total geographical area of 2538 hectares and falls under the 344044 pincode. Balotra is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Indrana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Indrana

According to the 2011 Census, Indrana village had a total population of 6,969 people, including 3,654 males and 3,315 females, living in 1,139 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.05%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 39.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 990, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population6,9693,6543,315
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,436778658
Scheduled Castes (SC)990516474
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1738687
Literate Population3,2122,1571,055
Illiterate Population3,7571,4972,260

Nearby Villages of Indrana

Indrana 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Padardi KhurdNorth-West3.79 km
MoothaliNorth4.16 km
ValiyanaSouth-West4.30 km
ThapanNorth-East5.17 km
NalSouth-East6.14 km
ModauWest6.32 km
Thanmata HinglajEast6.99 km
GuraSouth-East7.10 km
SinerSouth7.61 km
AsaraNorth-West8.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Indrana

Indrana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balotra Jn, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balotra to Indrana is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Indrana is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Indrana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Indrana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Indrana

Where is Indrana located?

Indrana village is located in Siwana Tehsil, Balotra district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Indrana?

Indrana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Indrana?

The pincode of Indrana is 344044.

What is the population of Indrana?

Indrana had a total population of 6,969, including 3,654 males and 3,315 females.

How many households are there in Indrana?

Indrana had 1,139 households.

What is the literacy rate in Indrana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Indrana was 58.05%. Male literacy was 75.00% and female literacy was 39.71%.