Balunda - Mangrol, Baran

Balunda is a village situated in the Mangrol tehsil of Baran district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrol and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Baran. Jarela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balunda is 102572. The village covers a total geographical area of 380.41 hectares and falls under the 325215 pincode. Mangrol is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Balunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Anta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balunda

As per Census 2011, Balunda village has a total population of 698 people, consisting of 366 males and 332 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 409 literate and 289 illiterate residents. Additionally, 88 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 508 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balunda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balunda

Balunda 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 Balunda

Balunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sundlak, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrol to Balunda is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baran to Balunda is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balunda

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

Health Facilities in Balunda

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

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