Ghosrana - Kathumar, Alwar

Ghosrana is a village situated in the Kathumar tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kathumar and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Roneeja Than serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghosrana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghosrana is 073787. The village covers a total geographical area of 482 hectares and falls under the 301035 pincode. Kherli is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Ghosrana 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 Ghosrana

As per Census 2011, Ghosrana village has a total population of 1,738 people, consisting of 939 males and 799 females. The village has 307 households and a sex ratio of 850 females per 1,000 males. There are 251 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,007 literate and 731 illiterate residents. Additionally, 381 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 342 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghosrana are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,738939799
Child Population (0–6 yrs)251143108
Scheduled Castes (SC)381207174
Scheduled Tribes (ST)342184158
Literate Population1,007660347
Illiterate Population731279452

Nearby Villages of Ghosrana

Ghosrana 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)
Manya Ka BasNorth-West1.32 km
Daulat PuraNorth-West2.09 km
SalwariEast2.21 km
Dahari DantwarSouth-East2.33 km
Reengas PuraSouth2.36 km
Roneeja ThanSouth-West2.57 km
DantiyaSouth-East2.87 km
LidpuriWest3.13 km
JahadooNorth-West3.78 km
SajanparaNorth-West3.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghosrana

Ghosrana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 84.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kherli to Ghosrana is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Ghosrana is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghosrana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ghosrana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ghosrana

Where is Ghosrana located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Ghosrana?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghosrana is Roneeja Than.

What is the pincode of Ghosrana?

The pincode of Ghosrana is 301035.

What is the population of Ghosrana?

Ghosrana has a total population of 1,738, including 939 males and 799 females.

How many households are there in Ghosrana?

There are 307 households in Ghosrana.

What is the literacy rate in Ghosrana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghosrana is 57.94%. Male literacy is 70.29% and female literacy is 43.43%.