Somchiri - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Somchiri is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 156 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Rawan Gurari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somchiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somchiri is 105239. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.83 hectares and falls under the 326515 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 116 km away.

Somchiri 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 Somchiri

According to the 2011 Census, Somchiri village had a total population of 388 people, including 205 males and 183 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.53%, with male literacy at 80.11% and female literacy at 35.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Somchiri

Somchiri 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 Somchiri

Somchiri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chau Mahla, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Somchiri is about 116 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Somchiri is about 156 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somchiri

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

Health Facilities in Somchiri

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

FAQs about Somchiri