Gandher - Jahazpur, Bhilwara

Gandher is a village situated in the Jahazpur tehsil of Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jahazpur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bhilwara. Gandher village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandher is 095850. The village covers a total geographical area of 1433.78 hectares and falls under the 311202 pincode. Jahazpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Gandher

According to the 2011 Census, Gandher village had a total population of 1,553 people, including 795 males and 758 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.69%, with male literacy at 79.74% and female literacy at 36.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandher

Gandher 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 Gandher

Gandher is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jalandari, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jahazpur to Gandher is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhilwara to Gandher 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 Gandher

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

Health Facilities in Gandher

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

FAQs about Gandher