Shekhawala - Andhi, Jaipur

Shekhawala is a village situated in the Andhi tehsil of Jaipur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 37 km from Jamwa Ramgarh and around 60 km from Jaipur. Ramyawala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhawala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhawala is 080592. The village covers a total geographical area of 307 hectares and falls under the 303507 pincode. Jaipur is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Shekhawala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamwa ramgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaipur Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shekhawala

According to the 2011 Census, Shekhawala village had a total population of 519 people, including 278 males and 241 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.39%, with male literacy at 91.12% and female literacy at 47.98%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 515.

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

Nearby Villages of Shekhawala

Shekhawala 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 Shekhawala

Shekhawala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dausa, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Shekhawala

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

Health Facilities in Shekhawala

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

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