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

According to the 2011 Census, Balaran village had a total population of 6,255 people, including 3,170 males and 3,085 females, living in 1,079 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.90%, with male literacy at 84.33% and female literacy at 59.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 959, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 207.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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