Tonkara

Tonkara is a village located in Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Gangdhar (tehsildar office) and 146km away from district headquarter Jhalawar. As per 2009 stats, Rawan Gurari is the gram panchayat of Tonkara village.

Here you can discover what makes Tonkara unique in its vibrant Gangdhar-Jhalawar region. You’ll see Tonkara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tonkara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tonkara is 105245. The village spans a total geographical area of 304.77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 326515. Bhawani Mandi is nearest town to Tonkara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 101km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tonkara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dag Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tonkara

Population of Tonkara

According to the 2011 Census, Tonkara has a total population of about 657, with approximately 311 males and 346 females. The sex ratio is around 1112 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 157 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 383 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 31.20%, with male literacy at about 47.59% and female literacy near 16.47%. There are around 139 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tonkara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tonkara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tonkara. As per the 2011 stats, Tonkara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tonkara

Knowing the nearby villages of Tonkara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tonkara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tonkara