Aranya Village - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Aranya is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 145 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Paraliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aranya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aranya is 105247. The village covers a total geographical area of 324.42 hectares and falls under the 326515 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

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

Population of Aranya

As per Census 2011, Aranya village has a total population of 574 people, consisting of 289 males and 285 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 313 literate and 261 illiterate residents. Additionally, 252 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Aranya

Aranya 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 Aranya

Aranya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talavli, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Aranya is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Aranya is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aranya

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

Health Facilities in Aranya

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

FAQs about Aranya