Balasar - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Balasar is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Baitina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balasar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balasar is 086367. The village covers a total geographical area of 1247.64 hectares and falls under the 345026 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Balasar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pokaran Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jodhpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balasar

According to the 2011 Census, Balasar village had a total population of 463 people, including 276 males and 187 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 678 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.80%, with male literacy at 50.22% and female literacy at 21.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Balasar

Balasar 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 Balasar

Balasar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Odhaniya Chacha, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Balasar is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Balasar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balasar

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

Health Facilities in Balasar

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

FAQs about Balasar