Gerota - Sikrai, Dausa

Gerota is a village situated in the Sikrai tehsil of Dausa district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikrai and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dausa. Dendabaseri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gerota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gerota is 078413. The village covers a total geographical area of 507.89 hectares and falls under the 303502 pincode. Bandikui is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Gerota 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 Gerota

According to the 2011 Census, Gerota village had a total population of 2,106 people, including 1,157 males and 949 females, living in 410 households. The sex ratio was 820 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.69%, with male literacy at 78.95% and female literacy at 47.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,653.

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

Nearby Villages of Gerota

Gerota 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 Gerota

Gerota 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 72.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bandikui to Gerota is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dausa to Gerota is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gerota

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

Health Facilities in Gerota

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

FAQs about Gerota