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

According to the 2011 Census, Kantwari village had a total population of 1,296 people, including 683 males and 613 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.86%, with male literacy at 84.89% and female literacy at 42.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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