Gegwa - Phooliya Kalan, Bhilwara

Gegwa is a village situated in the Phooliya Kalan tehsil of Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 35 km from Shahpura and around 85 km from Bhilwara. Hukampura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gegwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gegwa is 094884. The village covers a total geographical area of 237 hectares and falls under the 311407 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Gegwa

According to the 2011 Census, Gegwa village had a total population of 535 people, including 266 males and 269 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.91%, with male literacy at 66.95% and female literacy at 36.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Gegwa

Gegwa 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 Gegwa

Gegwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gulabpura, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Gegwa is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhilwara to Gegwa is about 85 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 Gegwa

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

Health Facilities in Gegwa

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

FAQs about Gegwa