Indian Village Directory

Balau Village

Balau is an inhabited village in Barmer Tehsil of Barmer district, Rajasthan. Its Census village code is 088335, the Census 2011 record lists 1,225 people in 208 households and the reported area is 1,101.37 hectares. The local references include Barmer CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barmer at about 22 km.

In short:

Balau is a village in Barmer Tehsil, Barmer district, Rajasthan, India. The available record shows Census village code 088335 and 1,225 people in 208 households.

Village Code088335

Population1,225

Households208

Area1,101.37 hectares

Nearest TownBarmer

Detailed village profile

Balau at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,225 people, 1,101.37 hectares of reported area and Barmer as the nearest town reference for Balau, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Rajasthan

District Barmer

Tehsil Barmer

CD Block Barmer

Balau falls under Barmer Tehsil in Barmer district, Rajasthan.
The Census village code is 088335.
The record lists 1,225 people living in 208 households.
The reported village area is 1,101.37 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Barmer.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities: Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher: Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context: Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village: Balau
Census Village Code: 088335
State: Rajasthan
State Census Code: 08
District: Barmer
District Census Code: 115
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Barmer
Sub-district Census Code: 00582
CD Block: Barmer
Households: 208
Population: 1,225
Male Population: 671
Female Population: 554
Sex Ratio: 825.63
Area: 1,101.37 hectares
Area: 11.01 sq km
Nearest Town: Barmer
Nearest Town Distance: 22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 344012
Reference Year: 2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 111.23 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size 5.89 people Calculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share 15.92% Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share 2.2% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balau in the official administrative record. Census village code 088335 and Barmer CD Block.

State Census Code: 08
District Census Code: 115
Sub-district Census Code: 00582
Village Census Code: 088335
CD Block Code: 0128
CD Block Name: Barmer

Location and Distance

Barmer is the nearest town listed for Balau, about 22 km away. Barmer is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Barmer
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 22 km
District Headquarter: Barmer
Distance from District Headquarter: 22 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Barmer
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Rajasthan
Nearest Town: Barmer
Distance from Nearest Town: 22 km
Total Geographical Area: 1,101.37 hectares
Area: 11.01 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,225 people in 208 households, with 671 male residents and 554 female residents. The average household size is 5.89, and SC share is 15.92% and ST share is 2.2% for Balau. Population density works out to about 111.23 people per sq km.

Total Households: 208
Total Population: 1,225
Male Population: 671
Female Population: 554
Sex Ratio: 825.63
Average Household Size: 5.89
SC Population: 195
SC Male Population: 111
SC Female Population: 84
SC Population Share: 15.92
ST Population: 27
ST Male Population: 18
ST Female Population: 9
ST Population Share: 2.2
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balau list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG: Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count: 1
Government Primary School: Available
Government Primary School Count: 1
Private Primary School: Available
Private Primary School Count: 1
Government Middle School: Available
Government Middle School Count: 1
Private Middle School: Available
Private Middle School Count: 1
Government Secondary School: Available
Government Secondary School Count: 1
Private Secondary School: Available
Private Secondary School Count: 1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balau include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated: Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year: Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer: Available
Tap Water Untreated: Available
Covered Well: Available
Uncovered Well: Available
Hand Pump: Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year: Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer: Available
Tube Wells Borehole: Available
Closed Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System: Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares: 21.03 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Balau include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office: Available
Telephone Landlines: Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC: Available
Private Bus Service: Available
Vans: Available
Tractors: Available
Animal Cart: Available
Major District Road: Available
Other District Road: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Balau include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop: Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS: Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Sports Field: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Balau is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use: Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balau show that reported agricultural commodities include Bajara, Mung and Moth and net sown area is 838.23 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Bajara
Agricultural Commodities Second: Mung
Agricultural Commodities Third: Moth
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 76.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares: 1.15 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 93.89 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 71.07 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 838.23
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 838.23 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Others: Available
Water Bounded Macadam: Available
Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balau

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status: Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility: More than 10 km
Commercial Bank: Not available in village
Cooperative Bank: Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records: 79
Banks in Matched Records: 19
Matched PINs: 5

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type	Records	Share
ATM	55	70%
CRM	23	29%
E-Lobby	1	1.3%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank	Records	Share
State Bank of India	35	44%
Hdfc Bank Ltd.	9	11%
Bank of Baroda	7	8.9%
ICICI Bank Limited	7	8.9%
Idbi Bank Limited	3	3.8%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank	Type	PIN	District	Local Area	Centre	Address
Bank of Baroda	ATM	344001	Barmer	Barmer	Barmer (M)	Sindari Circle Barmer Nh-15, Barmer, Rajasthan, 344001
Bank of India	ATM	344001	Barmer	Barmer	Barmer (M)	Station Road Ashapurna Complex Station Road Barmer, Barmer, Rajasthan, 344001
Canara Bank	ATM	344001	Barmer	Barmer	Barmer (M)	Nh-15, Mahaveer Nagar Bb-3 Mahaveer Nagar, Barmer, Barmer, Rajasthan, 344001
Central Bank of India	ATM	344001	Barmer	Barmer	Barmer (M)	Rai Colony Road Near Kamdar Company, Barmer, Rajasthan, 344001
Bank of Baroda	ATM	344001	Barmer	Barmer	Barmer (M)	Near School No.4, Chouhtan Road Opp Indian Oil Petrol Pump Barmer, Barmer, Rajasthan, 344001
Bank of Baroda	ATM	344001	Barmer	Barmer	Barmer (M)	Barmer, Hpcl Petrol Pump, Chouhtan Road, Barmer, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. PIN - 344001 Barmer, Hpcl Petrol Pump, Chouhtan Ro…
Bank of Baroda	ATM	344001	Barmer	Barmer	Barmer (M)	Barmer Gandhi Chowk, Barmer, Rajasthan, 344001
Bank of Baroda	ATM	344001	Barmer	Barmer	Barmer (M)	Sindhari Circle Nh Highwy Sindhari Circle National Highway - 15 Barmer, Barmer, Rajasthan, 344001

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Balau village located?

Balau is in Barmer Tehsil of Barmer district in Rajasthan, India.

Which district is Balau village in?

Balau village is in Barmer district.

Which state is Balau village in?

Balau village is in Rajasthan.

Which tehsil is Balau under?

Balau comes under Barmer Tehsil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balau?

The Census village code of Balau is 088335.

What is the population of Balau village?

The village record lists 1,225 people and 208 households for Balau.

How many households are in Balau village?

The village record lists 208 households for Balau.

What is the male and female population of Balau?

The record lists 671 male residents and 554 female residents for Balau.

What is the sex ratio of Balau village?

The sex ratio of Balau is 825.63 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balau village?

The reported geographical area of Balau is 1,101.37 hectares.

What is the population density of Balau village?

The approximate population density of Balau is 111.23 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balau?

The nearest town listed for Balau is Barmer, about 22 km away.

How far is Balau from the district headquarters?

Balau is about 22 km from Barmer, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balau from the sub-district headquarters?

Balau is about 22 km from Barmer, the tehsil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balau?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Balau.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Balau?

For Balau, reported agricultural commodities include Bajara, Mung and Moth and net sown area is 838.23 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balau?

The page shows 79 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balau. These records include 19 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Balau.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.