Geejgarh - Sikrai, Dausa

Geejgarh is a village situated in the Sikrai tehsil of Dausa district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikrai and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Dausa. Geejgarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Geejgarh is 078384. The village covers a total geographical area of 1724.6 hectares and falls under the 303502 pincode. Bandikui is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Geejgarh

As per Census 2011, Geejgarh village has a total population of 13,712 people, consisting of 7,087 males and 6,625 females. The village has 2,660 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,247 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,004 literate and 5,708 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,513 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 421 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Geejgarh are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population13,7127,0876,625
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,2471,1771,070
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,5131,3121,201
Scheduled Tribes (ST)421209212
Literate Population8,0044,9643,040
Illiterate Population5,7082,1233,585

Nearby Villages of Geejgarh

Geejgarh 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)
GilariNorth-West2.31 km
MorerEast2.36 km
ChandpurWest2.45 km
JagsahaipuraSouth-East2.69 km
KailaiNorth-East2.87 km
JaisinghpuraSouth-East2.95 km
SarundlaSouth-West2.96 km
Mudiya KheraEast3.20 km
Parli BarhNorth-West3.36 km
ChainpuraSouth3.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Geejgarh

Geejgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bandikui Jn, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bandikui to Geejgarh is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dausa to Geejgarh is about 35 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 Geejgarh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Geejgarh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Geejgarh

Where is Geejgarh located?

Geejgarh village is located in Sikrai Tehsil, Dausa district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Geejgarh?

Geejgarh is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Geejgarh?

The pincode of Geejgarh is 303502.

What is the population of Geejgarh?

Geejgarh has a total population of 13,712, including 7,087 males and 6,625 females.

How many households are there in Geejgarh?

There are 2,660 households in Geejgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Geejgarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Geejgarh is 58.37%. Male literacy is 70.04% and female literacy is 45.89%.