Sarwar - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Sarwar is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 154 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Rampura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarwar is 105298. The village covers a total geographical area of 672.51 hectares and falls under the 326516 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 104 km away.

Sarwar 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 Sarwar

As per Census 2011, Sarwar village has a total population of 1,695 people, consisting of 852 males and 843 females. The village has 338 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 257 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 605 literate and 1,090 illiterate residents. Additionally, 565 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,695852843
Child Population (0–6 yrs)257132125
Scheduled Castes (SC)565282283
Literate Population605385220
Illiterate Population1,090467623

Nearby Villages of Sarwar

Sarwar 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)
ChiriWest2.09 km
CharaSouth-West2.39 km
Lakha Kheri ParmarNorth-West2.60 km
KachhnaraEast2.93 km
Bardiya LakhaNorth2.97 km
RampuraSouth-East3.78 km
BerlaNorth-West4.30 km
Borkheri KachhnaraNorth-East4.37 km
KumathiyaSouth-West4.46 km
Chor BardiNorth4.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarwar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sarwar. The nearest railway station is Talavli, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Sarwar is about 104 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Sarwar is about 154 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarwar

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

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

Health Facilities in Sarwar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sarwar 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)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sarwar

Where is Sarwar located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sarwar?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarwar is Rampura.

What is the pincode of Sarwar?

The pincode of Sarwar is 326516.

What is the population of Sarwar?

Sarwar has a total population of 1,695, including 852 males and 843 females.

How many households are there in Sarwar?

There are 338 households in Sarwar.

What is the literacy rate in Sarwar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarwar is 35.69%. Male literacy is 45.19% and female literacy is 26.10%.