Garda - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Garda 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 134 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Guradiya Jhala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garda is 105213. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.91 hectares and falls under the 326516 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 92 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 Dag 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 180 people, including 95 males and 85 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.21%, with male literacy at 80.49% and female literacy at 22.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180.

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 facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Garda. The nearest railway station is Nathukheri, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Garda is about 92 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Garda is about 134 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 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