Balria village, Sanwer tehsil | Pincode 453551

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RAJU BAI RUPNARAYAN KUMAWAT

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LGD code: 476115
Pincode: 453551
Post office: Sanwer
Population: 1,667
Households: 313
Literacy rate: 62.5%
Sex ratio: 901 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 708
Distance to district centre: 45 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Bhopal: 138 km
Distance to Mumbai: 563 km
Nearest railway station: Ranayal Jasmia · <1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr.Jayesh U Shah · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Balria compares

By population, Balria ranks #24 of 118 villages in Sanwer mandal.

Literacy rate

62.5%

+2.8% vs mandal average

Balria: 62.5%
Sanwer mandal: 59.7%
Indore district: 70.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

901

−52 vs mandal average

Balria: 901
Sanwer mandal: 953

Household size

people per home

5.3

−0.1 vs mandal average

Balria: 5.3
Sanwer mandal: 5.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Balria at a glance

Balria is a village of 1,667 people in 313 households (Census 2011) in Sanwer tehsil, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, the 24th-largest of 118 villages in Sanwer tehsil. Literacy is 63%, 3 points above the tehsil average of 60% and the sex ratio is 901 women per 1,000 men. It lies 45 km from the Indore district centre, under 1 km from Ranayal Jasmia railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 453551, served by Sanwer post office; the LGD village code is 476115. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dr.Jayesh U Shah, 7 km away. The sarpanch is RAJU BAI RUPNARAYAN KUMAWAT, and the village votes in Sonkatch assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dr. Rajesh Sonkar. The population is estimated at 1,965 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Balria · this village	1,667	63%	—
Aserkaytha · Tarana	1,179	65%	2.5 km NE
Naleshree · Tarana	2,567	48%	2.4 km W
Sarola · Dewas	594	70%	3 km N
Biju Khedi · Sanwer	1,343	53%	2.9 km SW
Borkhediphattu · Dewas	487	55%	2.9 km W
Rajoda · Sanwer	2,154	50%	3.1 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Balria

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SAWER
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 42
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 673.44
Irrigated area (ha): 96.54
Forest area (ha): 28.04

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Balria

LGD code: 476115
Pincode: 453551
Post office: Sanwer
Population (Census 2011): 1,667
Population (projected 2026): 1,965
Households: 313
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 901
Literacy rate: 62.5%
Coordinates: 23.16869°N, 76.06843°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dewas
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sonkatch
Member of Parliament: Mahendra Solanki
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dr. Rajesh Sonkar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RAJU BAI RUPNARAYAN KUMAWAT
Block / Mandal: Sanwer

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Indore district level

Then & Now

Balria — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,667

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,965

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

313

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

369

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,667Census 2011
Households: 313Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 901 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,9652026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3692026 projection
Active job cards: 37,203MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 13,589MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,64,02,812ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 996NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 81.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 100.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 90.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 90.3%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 48.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Indore district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Indore district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Indore district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Balria

Mandal centre

Sanwer · ≈ 4.0 km

≈ 8 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Indore · ≈ 45 km

≈ 1 h 33 min by car · 1 h 50 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhopal138 kmcapital
Mumbai563 km
Delhi616 km
Hyderabad691 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRanayal Jasmia<1 km
Hospital / PHCDr.Jayesh U Shah7 km
ATM / bankUnion Bank of India22 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum23 km
CollegeCatholic Theology College for boys28 km
Police stationLasaudia Police Station46 km

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People often ask about Balria

What is the pincode of Balria?

The pincode of Balria, Sanwer tehsil, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh is 453551. The post office is Sanwer.

Which post office delivers to Balria?

Mail for Balria is delivered through Sanwer post office, pincode 453551, in Sanwer tehsil, Indore district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Balria located?

Balria is a village in Sanwer tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Balria as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balria village has a population of 1,667 across 313 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balria?

The current sarpanch of Balria gram panchayat is RAJU BAI RUPNARAYAN KUMAWAT.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balria in?

Balria falls under the Dewas Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balria in?

Balria falls under the Sonkatch assembly constituency (AC #170) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Balria?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balria village is 62.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Balria?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balria village is 901 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balria?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balria, including Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Balria from Indore district centre?

Balria is approximately 45 km (straight-line) from the centre of Indore district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Balria?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balria village is 476115.

How big is Balria compared to other villages in Sanwer tehsil?

Balria ranks 24 of 118 villages in Sanwer tehsil by Census 2011 population (1,667 residents).

How far is Balria from Bhopal?

Balria is about 138 km from Bhopal in a straight line (the state capital of Madhya Pradesh); by road expect roughly 179 km.

How far is Balria from Mumbai?

Balria is about 563 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 731 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Balria?

Ranayal Jasmia is the nearest railway station to Balria, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Balria?

Dr.Jayesh U Shah is the nearest hospital or health centre to Balria, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Balria?

Union Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Balria, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Balria?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Balria, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Who is the MLA of Balria?

Balria falls under Sonkatch assembly constituency (AC 170). The sitting MLA is Dr. Rajesh Sonkar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Balria?

Balria is in Dewas Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Mahendra Solanki (Mahendra Solanki).

What is the population of Balria in 2026?

Balria is estimated at 1,965 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,667 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Balria in?

Madhya Pradesh falls in the Central Plateau and Hills zone (soybean, wheat, gram, cotton) and the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Balria in Indore district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Balria?

RAJU BAI RUPNARAYAN KUMAWAT is the sarpanch of Balria gram panchayat, Sanwer tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Sanwer tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)