Balakua (Jodhpur)
Balakua | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 26°17′N 73°01′E / 26.28°N 73.02°ECoordinates: 26°17′N 73°01′E / 26.28°N 73.02°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 362 ha (895 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 344 |
| • Density | 95/km2 (250/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 342001[1] |
| Village code | 01961300 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-19 |
| Website | jodhpur |
Balakua is a small village of 362 hectares in Jodhpur Tehsil in Jodhpur district, also known as the Blue City in the State of Rajasthan, India.[2] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Balakua depends on Jodhpur, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include One tap, Two Wells supply, Two tanks, Two tubewells, and Two handpumps. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Balakua is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Tap. Balakua's pin code is 342001[4], and village code is 01961300. The area of Balakua is segregated as 323.57 hectares unirrigated, the 5.98 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 32.3 hectare area not available for cultivation.
Balakua has Two banks and Two credit societies for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with Two recreational centers.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics
Balakua is a census village in the district of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The village has a total population of 344 and has total administration over 60 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Balakua has 80 children, 39 boys and 41 girls.
Medical facility
- Balakua has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 156 people are literate in Balakua out of which 114 are males and 42 are females.
Balakua has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 186 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 97 male, 89 female with 149 (80.11%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 79 males and 70 females. 51 males and 53 females are considered as the main cultivators with the help of 22 male and 17 female agricultural labor. 37 people are reported to work for a marginal period of time in the year.
They depend on the agricultural markets (Mandi) of the nearby towns of Jodhpur to sell ghee and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 342001 and Post Offices under 342001 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
- ↑ "Pin Code 342001 and Post Offices under 342001 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
- ↑ "342001 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
- ↑ "Pincode 342001". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-04-09.