Balaran - Lachhmangarh, Sikar

Balaran is a village situated in the Lachhmangarh tehsil of Sikar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lachhmangarh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sikar. Balaran village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balaran is 081339. The village covers a total geographical area of 1612 hectares and falls under the 332401 pincode. Lachhmangarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Balaran

As per Census 2011, Balaran village has a total population of 6,255 people, consisting of 3,170 males and 3,085 females. The village has 1,079 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 932 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,827 literate and 2,428 illiterate residents. Additionally, 959 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 207 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balaran are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,2553,1703,085
Child Population (0–6 yrs)932496436
Scheduled Castes (SC)959480479
Scheduled Tribes (ST)207105102
Literate Population3,8272,2551,572
Illiterate Population2,4289151,513

Nearby Villages of Balaran

Balaran 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Bhairu PuraSouth-West2.26 km
Swami Ki DhaniSouth-West2.74 km
Bala Ka BasWest3.07 km
Churi MiyanEast3.21 km
Kheri RadanSouth-East4.10 km
AlmasNorth-East4.18 km
KaswaliSouth-West4.68 km
RajpuraWest4.75 km
SankhuEast5.16 km
BheechriNorth5.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balaran

Balaran is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dundlodh Mukundgarh, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lachhmangarh to Balaran is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sikar to Balaran is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balaran

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Balaran

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Balaran

Where is Balaran located?

Balaran village is located in Lachhmangarh Tehsil, Sikar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balaran?

Balaran is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Balaran?

The pincode of Balaran is 332401.

What is the population of Balaran?

Balaran has a total population of 6,255, including 3,170 males and 3,085 females.

How many households are there in Balaran?

There are 1,079 households in Balaran.

What is the literacy rate in Balaran?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balaran is 61.18%. Male literacy is 71.14% and female literacy is 50.96%.