Balod - Keshoraipatan, Bundi

Balod is a village situated in the Keshoraipatan tehsil of Bundi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Keshoraipatan and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Bundi. Balod village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balod is 094286. The village covers a total geographical area of 652 hectares and falls under the 323301 pincode. Kaprain is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Balod

According to the 2011 Census, Balod village had a total population of 733 people, including 392 males and 341 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.16%, with male literacy at 82.87% and female literacy at 53.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 592.

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

Nearby Villages of Balod

Balod 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 Balod

Balod is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Arnetha, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaprain to Balod is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bundi to Balod is about 68 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 Balod

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

Health Facilities in Balod

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

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