Garda - Aklera, Jhalawar

Garda is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Asal Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garda is 104565. The village covers a total geographical area of 866.85 hectares and falls under the 326039 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Garda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manohar thana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Garda

According to the 2011 Census, Garda village had a total population of 1,197 people, including 616 males and 581 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.89%, with male literacy at 64.72% and female literacy at 30.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 229, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Garda

Garda 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 Garda

Public transport in the Garda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sinduriya Kachari, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Garda is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Garda is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garda

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

Health Facilities in Garda

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

FAQs about Garda