Kanwalda - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Kanwalda is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Kanwalda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanwalda is 103904. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.6 hectares and falls under the 326035 pincode. Sagod is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kanwalda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanwalda

According to the 2011 Census, Kanwalda village had a total population of 1,103 people, including 566 males and 537 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.23%, with male literacy at 92.59% and female literacy at 57.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 282, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanwalda

Kanwalda 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 Kanwalda

Kanwalda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Atru, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagod to Kanwalda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Kanwalda is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanwalda

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

Health Facilities in Kanwalda

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

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