Gandwan - Kushalgarh, Banswara

Gandwan is a village situated in the Kushalgarh tehsil of Banswara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushalgarh and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Banswara. Chhoti Sarwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandwan is 099874. The village covers a total geographical area of 502 hectares and falls under the 327801 pincode. Kushalgarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gandwan

According to the 2011 Census, Gandwan village had a total population of 1,172 people, including 567 males and 605 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.87%, with male literacy at 57.88% and female literacy at 38.76%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,163.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandwan

Gandwan 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 Gandwan

Gandwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairongarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushalgarh to Gandwan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Banswara to Gandwan is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandwan

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

Health Facilities in Gandwan

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

FAQs about Gandwan