Koondla - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Koondla is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 144 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Koondla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koondla is 105233. The village covers a total geographical area of 692 hectares and falls under the 326515 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

Koondla 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 Koondla

As per Census 2011, Koondla village has a total population of 1,526 people, consisting of 775 males and 751 females. The village has 326 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 198 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 875 literate and 651 illiterate residents. Additionally, 455 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,526775751
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19810395
Scheduled Castes (SC)455224231
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population875537338
Illiterate Population651238413

Nearby Villages of Koondla

Koondla 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JhakhniNorth-East1.66 km
SomchiriSouth-West1.99 km
Rati KheriSouth-East2.21 km
Rawan GurariSouth2.38 km
Nipaniya JhalaEast3.08 km
KhejariyaWest3.12 km
Semli GehlotNorth-East3.37 km
Dokar KheriSouth3.59 km
Akya GehlotNorth-East3.77 km
Harmatya RatnaSouth4.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Koondla

Koondla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >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 112.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Koondla is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Koondla is about 144 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 Koondla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Koondla

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Koondla

Where is Koondla located?

Koondla village is located in Gangdhar Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Koondla?

Koondla is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Koondla?

The pincode of Koondla is 326515.

What is the population of Koondla?

Koondla has a total population of 1,526, including 775 males and 751 females.

How many households are there in Koondla?

There are 326 households in Koondla.

What is the literacy rate in Koondla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Koondla is 57.34%. Male literacy is 69.29% and female literacy is 45.01%.