Gangdhar - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Gangdhar is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Gangdhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangdhar is 105223. The village covers a total geographical area of 814.58 hectares and falls under the 326516 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 82 km away.

Gangdhar 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 Gangdhar

As per Census 2011, Gangdhar village has a total population of 5,506 people, consisting of 2,838 males and 2,668 females. The village has 1,063 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 802 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,348 literate and 2,158 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,050 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 81 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangdhar

Gangdhar 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 Gangdhar

Gangdhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chau Mahla, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Gangdhar is about 82 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Gangdhar is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangdhar

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

Health Facilities in Gangdhar

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

FAQs about Gangdhar