Malhar Ganj - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Malhar Ganj is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Talawali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malhar Ganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malhar Ganj is 105257. The village covers a total geographical area of 343.67 hectares and falls under the 326515 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

Malhar Ganj 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 Malhar Ganj

As per Census 2011, Malhar Ganj village has a total population of 993 people, consisting of 501 males and 492 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 475 literate and 518 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Malhar Ganj are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population993501492
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1507575
Scheduled Castes (SC)1537776
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population475317158
Illiterate Population518184334

Nearby Villages of Malhar Ganj

Malhar Ganj 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)
ChistipuraSouth-West1.14 km
Mokal KheriEast2.02 km
Gul KheriNorth2.02 km
Peepa KheriSouth2.13 km
BilawaliWest2.19 km
Akya ParmarSouth-East2.43 km
GangdharNorth-East2.53 km
Kolvi @ Mandi Rajendrapur (ct)North-West2.90 km
KutkiSouth-West3.45 km
TalawaliSouth-West3.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malhar Ganj

Malhar Ganj 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 Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Malhar Ganj is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Malhar Ganj is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malhar Ganj

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Malhar Ganj

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Malhar Ganj 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 Malhar Ganj

Where is Malhar Ganj located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Malhar Ganj?

The Gram Panchayat of Malhar Ganj is Talawali.

What is the pincode of Malhar Ganj?

The pincode of Malhar Ganj is 326515.

What is the population of Malhar Ganj?

Malhar Ganj has a total population of 993, including 501 males and 492 females.

How many households are there in Malhar Ganj?

There are 226 households in Malhar Ganj.

What is the literacy rate in Malhar Ganj?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malhar Ganj is 47.83%. Male literacy is 63.27% and female literacy is 32.11%.