Gadra - Bhadra, Hanumangarh

Gadra is a village situated in the Bhadra tehsil of Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhadra and around 159 km from the district headquarters in Hanumangarh. Bhanai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadra is 069003. The village covers a total geographical area of 876.65 hectares and falls under the 335501 pincode. Bhadra is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Gadra

As per Census 2011, Gadra village has a total population of 1,412 people, consisting of 734 males and 678 females. The village has 294 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 183 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 831 literate and 581 illiterate residents. Additionally, 266 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,412734678
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1839192
Scheduled Castes (SC)266139127
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population831519312
Illiterate Population581215366

Nearby Villages of Gadra

Gadra 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)
SadpuraEast2.63 km
RajpuriyaSouth-East2.92 km
Dhani BariNorth-East4.25 km
BhanaiNorth-West4.28 km
Dhani ChhotiSouth-West4.40 km
DhakaWest4.99 km
SardarpuraEast5.42 km
BheemsanaSouth-East5.45 km
SidhmukhSouth6.37 km
BhangarhEast6.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gadra

Gadra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sidmukh, while the nearest airport is Hissar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadra to Gadra is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hanumangarh to Gadra is about 159 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadra

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

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

Health Facilities in Gadra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gadra 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 Gadra

Where is Gadra located?

Gadra village is located in Bhadra Tehsil, Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gadra?

The Gram Panchayat of Gadra is Bhanai.

What is the pincode of Gadra?

The pincode of Gadra is 335501.

What is the population of Gadra?

Gadra has a total population of 1,412, including 734 males and 678 females.

How many households are there in Gadra?

There are 294 households in Gadra.

What is the literacy rate in Gadra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gadra is 58.85%. Male literacy is 70.71% and female literacy is 46.02%.