Phalwa - Nimbahera, Chittorgarh

Phalwa is a village situated in the Nimbahera tehsil of Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 14 km from Nimbahera and around 33 km from Chittaurgarh. Phalwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phalwa is 101404. The village covers a total geographical area of 628 hectares and falls under the 312601 pincode. Nimbahera is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Phalwa

According to the 2011 Census, Phalwa village had a total population of 1,881 people, including 943 males and 938 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.41%, with male literacy at 86.15% and female literacy at 56.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 541, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 148.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,881943938
Child Population (0–6 yrs)244120124
Scheduled Castes (SC)541270271
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1487375
Literate Population1,169709460
Illiterate Population712234478

Nearby Villages of Phalwa

Phalwa 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)
Maliya KheriNorth-East1.54 km
LasrawanSouth-West2.41 km
Bhat KotriSouth-East2.44 km
DhanoraNorth-West2.71 km
Peepliya GadiyaNorth-East2.89 km
BansaEast3.00 km
Peer KheraEast3.01 km
PalriNorth-West3.21 km
SangariyaSouth-East3.60 km
ChangeriSouth3.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Phalwa

Phalwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gambhiri Road, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimbahera to Phalwa is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittaurgarh to Phalwa is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phalwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Phalwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Phalwa

Where is Phalwa located?

Phalwa village is located in Nimbahera Tehsil, Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Phalwa?

Phalwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Phalwa?

The pincode of Phalwa is 312601.

What is the population of Phalwa?

Phalwa had a total population of 1,881, including 943 males and 938 females.

How many households are there in Phalwa?

Phalwa had 394 households.

What is the literacy rate in Phalwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Phalwa was 71.41%. Male literacy was 86.15% and female literacy was 56.51%.