Gandhaw Kalan - Gudha Malani, Balotra

Gandhaw Kalan is a village situated in the Gudha Malani tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from Gudha Malani and around 102 km from Barmer. Gandhaw Kalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandhaw Kalan is 088066. The village covers a total geographical area of 636.36 hectares and falls under the 344031 pincode. Sanchore is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Gandhaw Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Gandhaw Kalan village had a total population of 1,226 people, including 652 males and 574 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.09%, with male literacy at 70.35% and female literacy at 31.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandhaw Kalan

Gandhaw Kalan 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 Gandhaw Kalan

Gandhaw Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marwar Bhinmal, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 152.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanchore to Gandhaw Kalan is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Gandhaw Kalan is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandhaw Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Gandhaw Kalan

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

FAQs about Gandhaw Kalan