Balwan - Indragarh, Bundi

Balwan is a village situated in the Indragarh tehsil of Bundi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Indragarh and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Bundi. Balwan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balwan is 094112. The village covers a total geographical area of 2056.96 hectares and falls under the 323614 pincode. Indragarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Balwan

According to the 2011 Census, Balwan village had a total population of 1,326 people, including 709 males and 617 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.55%, with male literacy at 74.96% and female literacy at 52.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Balwan

Balwan 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 Balwan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Balwan. The nearest railway station is Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Indragarh to Balwan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bundi to Balwan is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balwan

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

Health Facilities in Balwan

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

FAQs about Balwan