Kumathiya - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Kumathiya is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 152 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Kumathiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumathiya is 105307. The village covers a total geographical area of 705.24 hectares and falls under the 326515 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 112 km away.

Kumathiya 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 Kumathiya

According to the 2011 Census, Kumathiya village had a total population of 1,322 people, including 687 males and 635 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.78%, with male literacy at 42.46% and female literacy at 18.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 791.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kumathiya

Kumathiya 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 Kumathiya

Kumathiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thuria, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Kumathiya is about 112 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Kumathiya is about 152 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumathiya

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

Health Facilities in Kumathiya

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

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