Bhanwar - Kathumar, Alwar

Bhanwar is a village situated in the Kathumar tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kathumar and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Dantiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhanwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanwar is 073813. The village covers a total geographical area of 385 hectares and falls under the 301035 pincode. Kherli is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Bhanwar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kathumar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bharatpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhanwar

According to the 2011 Census, Bhanwar village had a total population of 1,108 people, including 591 males and 517 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.32%, with male literacy at 72.95% and female literacy at 41.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 307, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 243.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,108591517
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1659273
Scheduled Castes (SC)307173134
Scheduled Tribes (ST)243134109
Literate Population550364186
Illiterate Population558227331

Nearby Villages of Bhanwar

Bhanwar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChainpuraEast1.07 km
MagarakhaSouth-West1.76 km
Rampura PatanWest2.01 km
Dahari DantwarNorth2.10 km
Reengas PuraNorth-West2.44 km
SamantpuraSouth-East2.48 km
DughatiSouth2.66 km
Khera KalyanpurWest2.74 km
DantiyaNorth-East2.79 km
KalyanpuraSouth-West2.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhanwar

Public transport in the Bhanwar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dantla, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kherli to Bhanwar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Bhanwar is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhanwar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhanwar village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhanwar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhanwar village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Bhanwar

Where is Bhanwar located?

Bhanwar village is located in Kathumar Tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhanwar?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhanwar is Dantiya.

What is the pincode of Bhanwar?

The pincode of Bhanwar is 301035.

What is the population of Bhanwar?

Bhanwar had a total population of 1,108, including 591 males and 517 females.

How many households are there in Bhanwar?

Bhanwar had 194 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhanwar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhanwar was 58.32%. Male literacy was 72.95% and female literacy was 41.89%.