Galanadi - Sindhari, Balotra

Galanadi is a village situated in the Sindhari tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 72 km from Gudha Malani and around 83 km from Barmer. Ariniyali Mahechan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galanadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galanadi is 087918. The village covers a total geographical area of 1181 hectares and falls under the 344033 pincode. Balotra is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

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

Population of Galanadi

According to the 2011 Census, Galanadi village had a total population of 1,708 people, including 881 males and 827 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.22%, with male literacy at 78.18% and female literacy at 35.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 209, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Galanadi

Galanadi 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 Galanadi

Galanadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gole, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balotra to Galanadi is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Galanadi is about 83 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 Galanadi

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

Health Facilities in Galanadi

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

FAQs about Galanadi