Kantwari - Kathumar, Alwar

Kantwari is a village situated in the Kathumar tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kathumar and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Nangal Roopa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantwari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantwari is 073777. The village covers a total geographical area of 329 hectares and falls under the 301035 pincode. Kherli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kantwari 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 Kantwari

As per Census 2011, Kantwari village has a total population of 1,296 people, consisting of 683 males and 613 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 206 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 707 literate and 589 illiterate residents. Additionally, 200 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,296683613
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20611492
Scheduled Castes (SC)20011288
Scheduled Tribes (ST)382117
Literate Population707483224
Illiterate Population589200389

Nearby Villages of Kantwari

Kantwari 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)
Nangla Bas GumanNorth-East1.02 km
BhattwasNorth-East1.57 km
UksiWest1.97 km
Khera LaganpurSouth-West1.98 km
Khera SarangpuriNorth-West2.57 km
Nangal RoopaNorth-East2.63 km
JatwaraSouth-West2.81 km
KhohNorth-West2.87 km
JagruNorth-West3.01 km
NithariSouth-West3.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kantwari

Kantwari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dantla, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kherli to Kantwari is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Kantwari 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 Kantwari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kantwari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kantwari 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 Kantwari

Where is Kantwari located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kantwari?

The Gram Panchayat of Kantwari is Nangal Roopa.

What is the pincode of Kantwari?

The pincode of Kantwari is 301035.

What is the population of Kantwari?

Kantwari has a total population of 1,296, including 683 males and 613 females.

How many households are there in Kantwari?

There are 200 households in Kantwari.

What is the literacy rate in Kantwari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kantwari is 54.55%. Male literacy is 70.72% and female literacy is 36.54%.