Tonkara - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Tonkara 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 146 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Rawan Gurari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tonkara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tonkara is 105245. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.77 hectares and falls under the 326515 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 101 km away.

Tonkara 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 Tonkara

According to the 2011 Census, Tonkara village had a total population of 657 people, including 311 males and 346 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.00%, with male literacy at 62.45% and female literacy at 21.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 383.

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

Nearby Villages of Tonkara

Tonkara 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 Tonkara

Tonkara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thuria, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Tonkara is about 101 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Tonkara 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 Tonkara

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

Health Facilities in Tonkara

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

FAQs about Tonkara