Senkala - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Senkala is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 141 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Kachhnara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Senkala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Senkala is 105278. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.71 hectares and falls under the 326516 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 97 km away.

Senkala 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 Senkala

According to the 2011 Census, Senkala village had a total population of 687 people, including 347 males and 340 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.10%, with male literacy at 77.81% and female literacy at 45.67%. 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 Senkala

Senkala 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 Senkala

Senkala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talavli, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Senkala is about 97 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Senkala is about 141 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 Senkala

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

Health Facilities in Senkala

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

FAQs about Senkala