Gahankar Village - Nagar, Deeg

Gahankar is a village situated in the Nagar tehsil of Deeg district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 22 km from Nagar and around 78 km from Bharatpur. Gahankar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahankar is 074106. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.49 hectares and falls under the 321205 pincode. Nagar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Gahankar

As per Census 2011, Gahankar village has a total population of 1,219 people, consisting of 633 males and 586 females. The village has 225 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 710 literate and 509 illiterate residents. Additionally, 283 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,219 633 586
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 211 101 110
Scheduled Castes (SC) 283 143 140
Literate Population 710 440 270
Illiterate Population 509 193 316

Nearby Villages of Gahankar

Gahankar 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)
Raipur KhurdNorth-West1.24 km
LodhaheriSouth-West1.50 km
BeedookaEast1.52 km
Fatehpur KhurdSouth-East1.80 km
SadpuriNorth1.93 km
Peepal KheraWest2.30 km
Semla KhurdSouth-East2.32 km
PhahriNorth-East2.37 km
TajipurSouth-West2.51 km
SemliSouth2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gahankar

Gahankar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Govind Garh, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagar to Gahankar is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bharatpur to Gahankar is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gahankar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gahankar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gahankar

Where is Gahankar located?

Gahankar village is located in Nagar Tehsil, Deeg district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gahankar?

Gahankar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gahankar?

The pincode of Gahankar is 321205.

What is the population of Gahankar?

Gahankar has a total population of 1,219, including 633 males and 586 females.

How many households are there in Gahankar?

There are 225 households in Gahankar.

What is the literacy rate in Gahankar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gahankar is 58.24%. Male literacy is 69.51% and female literacy is 46.08%.