Balagarh - Nagarfort, Tonk

Balagarh is a village situated in the Nagarfort tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 53 km from Deoli and around 40 km from Tonk. Gurai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balagarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balagarh is 093454. The village covers a total geographical area of 799 hectares and falls under the 304026 pincode. Deoli is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

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

Population of Balagarh

According to the 2011 Census, Balagarh village had a total population of 998 people, including 524 males and 474 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.94%, with male literacy at 71.69% and female literacy at 28.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 256, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 492.

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

Nearby Villages of Balagarh

Balagarh 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 Balagarh

Balagarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sureli, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deoli to Balagarh is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Balagarh is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balagarh

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

Health Facilities in Balagarh

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

FAQs about Balagarh