Moondla - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Moondla is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 170 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Para Peepli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Moondla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moondla is 105198. The village covers a total geographical area of 301.26 hectares and falls under the 326515 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 110 km away.

Moondla 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 Moondla

As per Census 2011, Moondla village has a total population of 517 people, consisting of 261 males and 256 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 170 literate and 347 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population517261256
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1004555
Scheduled Castes (SC)1859095
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population17012149
Illiterate Population347140207

Nearby Villages of Moondla

Moondla 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)
BankariSouth-East1.58 km
ChhappiyaWest1.80 km
Para PeepliNorth-West2.36 km
JheekariyaSouth-East2.88 km
GhattiyaEast2.99 km
Akya GehlotSouth2.99 km
Semli GehlotSouth-West3.06 km
DhanadakhedaNorth3.22 km
GudhaNorth-East3.54 km
MakoriyaWest4.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Moondla

Moondla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 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 107.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Moondla is about 110 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Moondla is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moondla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Moondla

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Moondla

Where is Moondla located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Moondla?

The Gram Panchayat of Moondla is Para Peepli.

What is the pincode of Moondla?

The pincode of Moondla is 326515.

What is the population of Moondla?

Moondla has a total population of 517, including 261 males and 256 females.

How many households are there in Moondla?

There are 106 households in Moondla.

What is the literacy rate in Moondla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Moondla is 32.88%. Male literacy is 46.36% and female literacy is 19.14%.