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

According to the 2011 Census, Gajwara village had a total population of 587 people, including 277 males and 310 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 1,119 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.90%, with male literacy at 70.71% and female literacy at 40.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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