Gangpura - Pachpahar, Jhalawar

Gangpura is a village situated in the Pachpahar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pachpahar and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Sooliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangpura is 104873. The village covers a total geographical area of 557.94 hectares and falls under the 326502 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Gangpura 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 Gangpura

According to the 2011 Census, Gangpura village had a total population of 1,651 people, including 850 males and 801 females, living in 364 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.02%, with male literacy at 86.36% and female literacy at 48.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 982, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangpura

Gangpura 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 Gangpura

Gangpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhawani Mandi, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Gangpura is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Gangpura is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangpura

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

Health Facilities in Gangpura

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

FAQs about Gangpura