Balanagar

Balanagar is a village located in Shergarh tehsil of Jodhpur district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Shergarh (tehsildar office) and 115km away from district headquarter Jodhpur. As per 2009 stats, Bhoongra is the gram panchayat of Balanagar village.

Here you can discover what makes Balanagar unique in its vibrant Shergarh-Jodhpur region. You’ll see Balanagar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Balanagar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balanagar is 085396. The village spans a total geographical area of 420 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 342022. Jodhpur is nearest town to Balanagar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 115km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balanagar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Shergarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balanagar

Population of Balanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Balanagar has a total population of about 376, with approximately 212 males and 164 females. The sex ratio is around 773 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 79 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 347 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 47.61%, with male literacy at about 61.79% and female literacy near 29.27%. There are around 59 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balanagar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balanagar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balanagar. As per the 2011 stats, Balanagar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Balanagar

Knowing the nearby villages of Balanagar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balanagar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balanagar