Thanawad - Aklera, Jhalawar

Thanawad is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Thanawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thanawad is 104379. The village covers a total geographical area of 671.39 hectares and falls under the 326033 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Thanawad 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 Thanawad

According to the 2011 Census, Thanawad village had a total population of 1,726 people, including 897 males and 829 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.19%, with male literacy at 78.09% and female literacy at 43.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 441, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 913.

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

Nearby Villages of Thanawad

Thanawad 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 Thanawad

Thanawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salpura, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Thanawad is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Thanawad 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 Thanawad

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

Health Facilities in Thanawad

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

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