Indian Village Directory

Balai Village

Balai is an inhabited village in Sheo Tehsil of Barmer district, Rajasthan. Its Census village code is 086815, the Census 2011 record lists 821 people in 135 households and the reported area is 2,894 hectares. The local references include Sheo CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barmer at about 68 km.

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Quick answer: Balai is a village in Sheo Tehsil, Barmer district, Rajasthan, India. The available record shows Census village code 086815 and 821 people in 135 households.
Village Code086815
Population821
Households135
Area2,894 hectares
Nearest TownBarmer

Key Village Facts

Village
Balai
Census Village Code
086815
State
Rajasthan
State Census Code
08
District
Barmer
District Census Code
115
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sheo
Sub-district Census Code
00577
CD Block
Sheo
Households
135
Population
821
Male Population
465
Female Population
356
Sex Ratio
765.59
Area
2,894 hectares
Area
28.94 sq km
Nearest Town
Barmer
Nearest Town Distance
68 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
344701
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Balai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 821 people, 2,894 hectares of reported area and Barmer as the nearest town reference for Balai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBarmer
TehsilSheo
CD BlockSheo
  • Balai falls under Sheo Tehsil in Barmer district, Rajasthan.
  • The Census village code is 086815.
  • The record lists 821 people living in 135 households.
  • The reported village area is 2,894 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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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density28.37 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.08 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.94%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.12%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balai in the official administrative record. Census village code 086815 and Sheo CD Block.

State Census Code
08
District Census Code
115
Sub-district Census Code
00577
Village Census Code
086815
CD Block Code
0123
CD Block Name
Sheo

Location and Distance

Barmer is the nearest town listed for Balai, about 68 km away. Barmer is listed as the district headquarters at about 68 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sheo
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Barmer
Distance from District Headquarter
68 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Barmer
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
68 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Rajasthan
Nearest Town
Barmer
Distance from Nearest Town
68 km
Total Geographical Area
2,894 hectares
Area
28.94 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 821 people in 135 households, with 465 male residents and 356 female residents. The average household size is 6.08, and SC share is 6.94% and ST share is 0.12% for Balai. Population density works out to about 28.37 people per sq km.

Total Households
135
Total Population
821
Male Population
465
Female Population
356
Sex Ratio
765.59
Average Household Size
6.08
SC Population
57
SC Male Population
32
SC Female Population
25
SC Population Share
6.94
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.12
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balai list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary 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
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Balai. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balai include treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
280 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Balai 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
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

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 Balai is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balai show that reported agricultural commodities include Bajara, Guar and Moth and net sown area is 1,764 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Bajara
Agricultural Commodities Second
Guar
Agricultural Commodities Third
Moth
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
180.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
397 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
102 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
93 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
78 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1764.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1,764 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Others
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balai

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
8
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 62%
CRM 3 38%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 2 25%
Bank of India 2 25%
ICICI Bank Limited 2 25%
Punjab National Bank 1 12%
State Bank of India 1 12%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 344701 Barmer Sheo Sheo Sheo Nr Old Police Station, Nh 15, Barmer, Rajasthan, 344701
Bank of India CRM 344701 Barmer Sheo Sheo Annapurna Hotel Nh 68 Sheo Barmer, Barmer, Rajasthan, 344701
Punjab National Bank ATM 344701 Barmer Sheo Undoo Rajasthan Undoo, Teh.sheo, Barmer, Rajasthan, 344701
State Bank of India ATM 344701 Barmer Sheo Sheo Sheo Nh68, Sheo Distt. Barmer, Barmer, Rajasthan, 344701
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 344701 Barmer Sheo Ambabari Tehsil Sheo, Dist: Barmer, Rajasthan - 344701 ICICI Bank Ltd, Khasra No. 836/25, Village Ambabari, Barmer, Rajasthan, 3…
Bank of Baroda ATM 344701 Barmer Sheo Sheo Nr Old Police Station, Nh 15 Bank of Baroda Sheo, Barmer, Rajasthan, 344701
Bank of India ATM 344701 Barmer Sheo Sheo Annapurna Hotel Nh 68 Sheo Barmer, Barmer, Rajasthan, 344701
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 344701 Barmer Sheo Bhiyad Tehsil-Shiv, Dist: Barmer, Rajasthan - 344701 ICICI Bank Ltd, Mohkab Road, Village-Bhinyad, Barmer, Rajasthan, 344701

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 Balai village located?

Balai is in Sheo Tehsil of Barmer district in Rajasthan, India.

Which district is Balai village in?

Balai village is in Barmer district.

Which state is Balai village in?

Balai village is in Rajasthan.

Which tehsil is Balai under?

Balai comes under Sheo Tehsil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balai?

The Census village code of Balai is 086815.

What is the population of Balai village?

The village record lists 821 people and 135 households for Balai.

How many households are in Balai village?

The village record lists 135 households for Balai.

What is the male and female population of Balai?

The record lists 465 male residents and 356 female residents for Balai.

What is the sex ratio of Balai village?

The sex ratio of Balai is 765.59 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balai village?

The reported geographical area of Balai is 2,894 hectares.

What is the population density of Balai village?

The approximate population density of Balai is 28.37 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balai?

The nearest town listed for Balai is Barmer, about 68 km away.

How far is Balai from the district headquarters?

Balai is about 68 km from Barmer, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balai from the sub-district headquarters?

Balai is about 13 km from Sheo, the tehsil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balai?

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

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

For Balai, reported agricultural commodities include Bajara, Guar and Moth and net sown area is 1,764 hectares.

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

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balai. These records include 5 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 Balai.

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.