Kumbhagarh - Suratgarh, Ganganagar

Kumbhagarh is a village situated in the Suratgarh tehsil of Ganganagar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suratgarh and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Ganganagar. Maler serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumbhagarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbhagarh is 067081. The village covers a total geographical area of 1688 hectares and falls under the 335804 pincode. Suratgarh is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Kumbhagarh

As per Census 2011, Kumbhagarh village has a total population of 612 people, consisting of 314 males and 298 females. The village has 100 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 331 literate and 281 illiterate residents. Additionally, 422 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population612314298
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1175661
Scheduled Castes (SC)422219203
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population331201130
Illiterate Population281113168

Nearby Villages of Kumbhagarh

Kumbhagarh 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)
ShyonathpuraSouth-East3.52 km
MalerNorth3.53 km
PhulejiSouth-West5.04 km
85.300 RdlSouth-East5.37 km
Lalgarh BaraniNorth-West5.58 km
79.200 RdlEast6.51 km
Chak AmarpuraEast6.65 km
85.300 RdrSouth-East6.83 km
ChakjorSouth7.10 km
PeepasarNorth-East7.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumbhagarh

Kumbhagarh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajiyasar, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Suratgarh to Kumbhagarh is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ganganagar to Kumbhagarh is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumbhagarh

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

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

Health Facilities in Kumbhagarh

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

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

FAQs about Kumbhagarh

Where is Kumbhagarh located?

Kumbhagarh village is located in Suratgarh Tehsil, Ganganagar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kumbhagarh?

The Gram Panchayat of Kumbhagarh is Maler.

What is the pincode of Kumbhagarh?

The pincode of Kumbhagarh is 335804.

What is the population of Kumbhagarh?

Kumbhagarh has a total population of 612, including 314 males and 298 females.

How many households are there in Kumbhagarh?

There are 100 households in Kumbhagarh.

What is the literacy rate in Kumbhagarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumbhagarh is 54.08%. Male literacy is 64.01% and female literacy is 43.62%.