Tigariya - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Tigariya is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 146 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Keloo Khera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tigariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tigariya is 105271. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.66 hectares and falls under the 326516 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 96 km away.

Tigariya 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 Tigariya

According to the 2011 Census, Tigariya village had a total population of 791 people, including 399 males and 392 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.99%, with male literacy at 72.32% and female literacy at 39.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Tigariya

Tigariya 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 Tigariya

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tigariya. The nearest railway station is Chau Mahla, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Tigariya is about 96 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Tigariya is about 146 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tigariya

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

Health Facilities in Tigariya

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

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