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.

Balanagar has its own place in the vibrant Jodhpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Balanagar

Below is a concise population overview of Balanagar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 376 212 164
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 79 43 36
Scheduled Castes (SC) 347 199 148
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 179 131 48
Illiterate Population 197 81 116

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Balanagar village:

  • The total population of Balanagar village is around 376, including approximately 212 males and 164 females, with a sex ratio of 773 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 79 children aged 0–6 years in Balanagar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Balanagar village has 347 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Balanagar village is about 47.61%, with male literacy at 61.79% and female literacy at 29.27%.
  • There are around 59 households in Balanagar village.

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.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

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.

Ranjit Garh Pratap Sagar Ratanpura Bahadurgarh Bhoongra Rajendra Nagar Deogarh Premsagar Gajesinghnagar Ranjeetnagar Hemawas

Frequently Asked Questions about Balanagar

Where is Balanagar located?
Balanagar village is situated in Shergarh Tehsil, within the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balanagar?
The Gram Panchayat of Balanagar is Bhoongra (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Balanagar?
The pincode of Balanagar is 342022, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Balanagar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Balanagar is 376, with 212 males and 164 females.
How many households are there in Balanagar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Balanagar village has a total of 59 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balanagar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balanagar is 47.61%. The male literacy rate is 61.79%, while the female literacy rate is 29.27%.