Boraj (Rajsamand)
Boraj | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 563 ha (1,391 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,564 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 313324[1] |
| Village code | 03018000 |
Boraj is a small village of 563 hectares in Rajsamand Tehsil in Rajsamand district, known for Rajsamand Lake, an artificial lake created in the 17th century by Rana Raj Singh in the state of , India.[2] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Boraj depends on RAJSAMAND, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include One tap, One Well supply, which is 7.00% of the total supply, Two tanks, One tubewell, and One handpump. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Boraj is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Handpump. Boraj's pin code is 313324[4], and village code is 03018000. The area of Boraj is segregated as 17 hectares irrigated area, 76 hectares unirrigated, the 217.41 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 253 hectare area not available for cultivation.
Boraj has One post office (Boraj B.O) and Thirty One public telephones. Boraj has Two banks, One credit society and One agricultural credit society 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
Boraj is a census village in the district of Rajsamand, . The village has a total population of 1564 and has total administration over 292 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Boraj has 276 children, 136 boys and 140 girls.
- Scheduled caste counts for 130 (8.31%) males constitute 60 (3.84%) of the population and females 70 (4.48%).
- Scheduled tribe counts for 610 (39.0%) males constitute 312 (19.95%) of the population and females 298 (19.05%).
Medical facility
- Boraj has 2 hospitals in nearby town.
- Boraj has 1 ayurvedic dispensary.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 764 people are literate in Boraj out of which 477 are males and 287 are females.
Boraj has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 1 Upper primary school
- 2 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 818 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 427 male, 391 female with 428 (52.32%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 339 males and 89 females. 180 males and 46 females are considered as the main cultivators with the help of 7 male. 390 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 Rajsamand to sell marble tiles and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 313324 and Post Offices under 313324 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ↑ "Pin Code 313324 and Post Offices under 313324 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ↑ "313324 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ↑ "Pincode 313324". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-01.