Gajwara - Manohar Thana, Jhalawar

Gajwara is a village situated in the Manohar Thana tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manohar Thana and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Baneth serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gajwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajwara is 104701. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.51 hectares and falls under the 326037 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Gajwara

As per Census 2011, Gajwara village has a total population of 587 people, consisting of 277 males and 310 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 1,119 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 280 literate and 307 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gajwara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population587277310
Child Population (0–6 yrs)773839
Scheduled Castes (SC)1186157
Literate Population280169111
Illiterate Population307108199

Nearby Villages of Gajwara

Gajwara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GajwariNorth0.87 km
BukharyaNorth-West1.12 km
KhajooriSouth-East1.26 km
Nagniya KheriNorth1.77 km
RatanpuraEast1.79 km
BanethSouth-East2.08 km
JawarWest2.27 km
SadalaNorth-West2.42 km
RampuryaNorth-East2.46 km
SagoniSouth2.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gajwara

Gajwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Gajwara is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Gajwara is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajwara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gajwara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gajwara

Where is Gajwara located?

Gajwara village is located in Manohar Thana Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gajwara?

The Gram Panchayat of Gajwara is Baneth.

What is the pincode of Gajwara?

The pincode of Gajwara is 326037.

What is the population of Gajwara?

Gajwara has a total population of 587, including 277 males and 310 females.

How many households are there in Gajwara?

There are 109 households in Gajwara.

What is the literacy rate in Gajwara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gajwara is 47.70%. Male literacy is 61.01% and female literacy is 35.81%.