Balasar
Balasar is a revenue village in Setrawa tehsil, Phalodi district, Rajasthan. It had a population of 348 in 54 households (Census 2011).
348 souls. 54 homes.
Setrawa tehsil, Phalodi district, Rajasthan.
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Balasar today
- Cummin Seed(Jeera)₹24,000Phalodi APMC · 21 Oct 2026
- Groundnut₹7,900Phalodi APMC · 21 Oct 2026
- Isabgul(Psyllium)₹15,000Phalodi APMC · 21 Oct 2026
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Balasar is a village in Setrawa tehsil, Phalodi district, Rajasthan. At the 2011 Census it had 348 people in 54 households, with a literacy rate of 61.0%. It is administered by the Khetsagar gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 342314.
Gram panchayat
Balasar is in the Khetsagar (खेतसागर) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Khetsagar
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Balasar compares
By population, Balasar ranks #37 of 53 inhabited villages in Setrawa tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Balasar had in Census 2011
- Primary school Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Balasar at a glance
Balasar is a village of 348 people in 54 households (Census 2011) in Setrawa tehsil, Phalodi district, Rajasthan, the 37th of 53 inhabited villages in Setrawa tehsil by population. Literacy is 61.0%, 2.9 points above the tehsil figure of 58.1%, and the sex ratio is 881 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 342314; the LGD village code is 85127.
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Key facts — Balasar
Villages sharing pincode 342314
Other villages in Setrawa tehsil
View all 59 →- Setrawa
- Chordiya
- Ramsar
- Jethaniya
- Pratapgarh
- Shivsagar
- Karni Nagar
- Khiyasariya
- Magasar
- Khetsagar
- Khet Nagar
- Kalau
- Badarsar
- Asarlai
- Motisingh Nagar
- Shiv Nath Singh Nagar
- Nayabera
- Jaitsar
- Ramsagar
- Roop Nagar
- Kanodiya Mahasingh
- Nayasara
- Bhoorsingh Nagar
- Kalyan Singh Nagar
- Banesingh Nagar
- Sagat Nagar
- Laxman Nagar
- Bheewsagar
- Saran Nagar
- Khetsingh Nagar
- Abhaygarh
- Khanori
Population, education & work
- Population
- 348Census 2011
- Male / female
- 185 / 163
- Households
- 54
- People per home
- 6.4
- Literacy rate
- 61.0%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Balasar on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 10 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Balasar. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Balasar · 26.7592° N, 72.3903° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 9 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Rajasthan Assembly 2023 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Government jobs near Balasar
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Essential services & places near Balasar
Balasar isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Setrawa tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices23 in Phalodi district
Hospitals & clinics36 in Phalodi district
Primary / community health centre
Gram Panchayat, Settawa
Schools & anganwadis3 in Phalodi district
Other places of worship2 in Phalodi district
Transport34 in Phalodi district
- Indian oil
Petrol pump
Community places1 in Phalodi district
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People often ask about Balasar
Where is Balasar located?
Balasar is a village in Setrawa tehsil of Phalodi district, Rajasthan, India.
Which district is Balasar in?
Balasar is in Phalodi district of Rajasthan.
Which gram panchayat does Balasar belong to?
Balasar comes under the Khetsagar gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Balasar?
The pincode of Balasar, Setrawa, Phalodi is 342314.
What is the population of Balasar?
As per the 2011 Census, Balasar had a population of 348 (185 males and 163 females).
How many households are there in Balasar?
Balasar had 54 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Balasar?
The literacy rate of Balasar was 61.0% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Balasar?
Balasar had 881 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balasar in?
Balasar is in the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Balasar?
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Jodhpur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Balasar, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Balasar in?
Balasar is in the Lohawat assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Balasar?
Gajendra Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Lohawat assembly seat, which includes Balasar, in 2023.
What is the LGD code of Balasar?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balasar is 85127 and its Census 2011 village code is 85127.
Which villages are near Balasar?
Villages near Balasar include Thadiya (within ~10 km), Gilakor (within ~10 km), Kanodiya Purohitan (within ~10 km), Lodta Haridasota (within ~10 km), Lalsar (within ~10 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Balasar?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Phalodi district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 21 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummin Seed(Jeera) | Phalodi APMC | 23,000 | 25,000 | 24,000 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Groundnut | Phalodi APMC | 6,500 | 9,300 | 7,900 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Isabgul(Psyllium) | Phalodi APMC | 14,000 | 16,000 | 15,000 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Methi Seeds | Phalodi APMC | 7,000 | 8,000 | 7,500 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Cotton · J-34 | Phalodi APMC | 8,700 | 9,000 | 8,850 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) | Phalodi APMC | 2,500 | 2,800 | 2,650 | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Guar · Gwar | Phalodi APMC | 7,200 | 7,600 | 7,400 | 14 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Balasar's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Balasar →Compare Balasar with… →All villages in Setrawa →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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