Punwar Kheri - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Punwar Kheri is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 139 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Sunari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Punwar Kheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punwar Kheri is 105281. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.26 hectares and falls under the 326516 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 89 km away.

Punwar Kheri 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 Punwar Kheri

According to the 2011 Census, Punwar Kheri village had a total population of 423 people, including 218 males and 205 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.69%, with male literacy at 52.43% and female literacy at 36.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Punwar Kheri

Punwar Kheri 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 Punwar Kheri

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Punwar Kheri. The nearest railway station is Talavli, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Punwar Kheri is about 89 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Punwar Kheri is about 139 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 Punwar Kheri

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

Health Facilities in Punwar Kheri

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

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