Balapura - Malpura, Tonk

Balapura is a village situated in the Malpura tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malpura and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Lawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balapura is 092588. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.78 hectares and falls under the 304504 pincode. Malpura is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Balapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Malpura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balapura

According to the 2011 Census, Balapura village had a total population of 462 people, including 233 males and 229 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.12%, with male literacy at 75.13% and female literacy at 36.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Balapura

Balapura 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 Balapura

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Balapura. The nearest railway station is Bansthali Niwai, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malpura to Balapura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Balapura is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balapura

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

Health Facilities in Balapura

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

FAQs about Balapura