Telwara - Siwana, Balotra

Telwara is a village situated in the Siwana tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 38 km from Siwana and around 150 km from Barmer. Bhagwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Telwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Telwara is 087609. The village covers a total geographical area of 2655 hectares and falls under the 344043 pincode. Balotra is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Telwara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Telwara

As per Census 2011, Telwara village has a total population of 1,589 people, consisting of 820 males and 769 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 283 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 703 literate and 886 illiterate residents. Additionally, 171 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 290 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,589820769
Child Population (0–6 yrs)283135148
Scheduled Castes (SC)1719675
Scheduled Tribes (ST)290144146
Literate Population703495208
Illiterate Population886325561

Nearby Villages of Telwara

Telwara 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)
SailaNorth-West5.32 km
Kumharo Ki DhaniNorth-East5.39 km
NimblanaSouth-East5.79 km
ElanaSouth6.03 km
BhagwaEast6.20 km
MubariNorth-West6.52 km
JinpurNorth7.40 km
MangiNorth8.22 km
HemawasNorth-West8.52 km
ThalundaEast8.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Telwara

Telwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balwara, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balotra to Telwara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Telwara is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Telwara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Telwara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Telwara

Where is Telwara located?

Telwara village is located in Siwana Tehsil, Balotra district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Telwara?

The Gram Panchayat of Telwara is Bhagwa.

What is the pincode of Telwara?

The pincode of Telwara is 344043.

What is the population of Telwara?

Telwara has a total population of 1,589, including 820 males and 769 females.

How many households are there in Telwara?

There are 251 households in Telwara.

What is the literacy rate in Telwara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Telwara is 44.24%. Male literacy is 60.37% and female literacy is 27.05%.