Ghughwa - Pachpahar, Jhalawar

Ghughwa is a village situated in the Pachpahar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pachpahar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Khokhariya Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghughwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghughwa is 104945. The village covers a total geographical area of 318.8 hectares and falls under the 326512 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Ghughwa 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 Ghughwa

According to the 2011 Census, Ghughwa village had a total population of 445 people, including 230 males and 215 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.71%, with male literacy at 70.05% and female literacy at 42.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghughwa

Ghughwa 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 Ghughwa

Ghughwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shamgarh, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Ghughwa is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Ghughwa is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghughwa

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

Health Facilities in Ghughwa

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

FAQs about Ghughwa