Arwa - Chitalwana, Jalore

Arwa is a village situated in the Chitalwana tehsil of Jalore district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 49 km from Sanchore and around 200 km from Jalor. Bheemguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arwa is 089512. The village covers a total geographical area of 1777.96 hectares and falls under the 343027 pincode. Sanchore is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

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

Population of Arwa

According to the 2011 Census, Arwa village had a total population of 1,394 people, including 718 males and 676 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.09%, with male literacy at 68.07% and female literacy at 37.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Arwa

Arwa 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 Arwa

Arwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jari, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 185.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanchore to Arwa is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalor to Arwa is about 200 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arwa

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

Health Facilities in Arwa

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

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