Bishniya - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Bishniya is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Ranayra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bishniya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishniya is 105225. The village covers a total geographical area of 609 hectares and falls under the 326515 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

Bishniya 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 Bishniya

As per Census 2011, Bishniya village has a total population of 1,165 people, consisting of 584 males and 581 females. The village has 237 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 528 literate and 637 illiterate residents. Additionally, 259 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bishniya

Bishniya 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 Bishniya

Bishniya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chau Mahla, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Bishniya is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Bishniya is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bishniya

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

Health Facilities in Bishniya

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

FAQs about Bishniya