Shekhawas - Taranagar, Churu
Shekhawas is a village situated in the Taranagar tehsil of Churu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Taranagar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Churu. Nethwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhawas village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhawas is 069984. The village covers a total geographical area of 471.62 hectares and falls under the 331304 pincode. Taranagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Shekhawas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Shekhawas
Shekhawas 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Duleri | North-West | 2.25 km |
| Bhalau Teeba | South-East | 2.37 km |
| Bhalau Tal | East | 3.54 km |
| Bhanin | North-East | 3.57 km |
| Shyam Pandiya | South | 3.74 km |
| Nethwa | South-West | 3.99 km |
| Jhanjhani | West | 4.73 km |
| Jhadsar Kandhlan | North | 5.28 km |
| Dhani Meghsar | North-West | 6.15 km |
| Haripura | East | 6.23 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Shekhawas
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Shekhawas. The nearest railway station is Anupshahr, while the nearest airport is Hissar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Taranagar to Shekhawas is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Churu to Shekhawas is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Shekhawas
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shekhawas village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Shekhawas
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shekhawas village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Shekhawas
Where is Shekhawas located?
Shekhawas village is located in Taranagar Tehsil, Churu district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shekhawas?
The Gram Panchayat of Shekhawas is Nethwa.
What is the pincode of Shekhawas?
The pincode of Shekhawas is 331304.