Tawab - Jaswantpura, Jalore

Tawab is a village situated in the Jaswantpura tehsil of Jalore district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from Bhinmal and around 60 km from Jalor. Tawab village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tawab is 089372. The village covers a total geographical area of 2649.89 hectares and falls under the 343029 pincode. Bhinmal is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Tawab

As per Census 2011, Tawab village has a total population of 5,431 people, consisting of 2,689 males and 2,742 females. The village has 1,013 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 992 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,267 literate and 3,164 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,138 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 393 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,4312,6892,742
Child Population (0–6 yrs)992510482
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,138572566
Scheduled Tribes (ST)393208185
Literate Population2,2671,533734
Illiterate Population3,1641,1562,008

Nearby Villages of Tawab

Tawab 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)
LoorNorth-West2.97 km
GhaseriSouth-West3.01 km
BharooriSouth-West4.47 km
RotaNorth-West4.47 km
JodwaraNorth-East4.61 km
Kot KastaWest4.67 km
SomtaNorth-East4.99 km
ThoorSouth-East5.14 km
Mudtara SiliEast5.51 km
Khera BortaNorth-West5.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tawab

Public transport in the Tawab is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ledarmer, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhinmal to Tawab is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalor to Tawab is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tawab

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tawab

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Tawab

Where is Tawab located?

Tawab village is located in Jaswantpura Tehsil, Jalore district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tawab?

Tawab is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tawab?

The pincode of Tawab is 343029.

What is the population of Tawab?

Tawab has a total population of 5,431, including 2,689 males and 2,742 females.

How many households are there in Tawab?

There are 1,013 households in Tawab.

What is the literacy rate in Tawab?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tawab is 41.74%. Male literacy is 57.01% and female literacy is 26.77%.