Palwa - Rajgarh, Alwar

Palwa is a village situated in the Rajgarh tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajgarh and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Palwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palwa is 073294. The village covers a total geographical area of 323 hectares and falls under the 301414 pincode. Rajgarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Palwa

According to the 2011 Census, Palwa village had a total population of 2,552 people, including 1,373 males and 1,179 females, living in 463 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.23%, with male literacy at 77.06% and female literacy at 49.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 622, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 363.

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

Nearby Villages of Palwa

Palwa 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 Palwa

Palwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhigawara, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajgarh to Palwa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Palwa is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palwa

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

Health Facilities in Palwa

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

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