Gafa - Tatgarh, Beawar

Gafa is a village situated in the Tatgarh tehsil of Beawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 58 km from Beawar and around 108 km from Ajmer. Bamanhera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gafa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gafa is 091896. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.12 hectares and falls under the 305926 pincode. Beawar is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Gafa

According to the 2011 Census, Gafa village had a total population of 596 people, including 255 males and 341 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,337 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.03%, with male literacy at 82.90% and female literacy at 42.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Gafa

Gafa 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 Gafa

Gafa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chandawal, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beawar to Gafa is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ajmer to Gafa is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gafa

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

Health Facilities in Gafa

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

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