Shamiyan - Pachpahar, Jhalawar

Shamiyan is a village situated in the Pachpahar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pachpahar and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Peepliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shamiyan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shamiyan is 104851. The village covers a total geographical area of 740.99 hectares and falls under the 326501 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Shamiyan 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 Shamiyan

According to the 2011 Census, Shamiyan village had a total population of 1,293 people, including 669 males and 624 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.98%, with male literacy at 82.02% and female literacy at 35.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 349, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Shamiyan

Shamiyan 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 Shamiyan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Shamiyan. The nearest railway station is Jhalawar Road, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Shamiyan is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Shamiyan is about 26 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 Shamiyan

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

Health Facilities in Shamiyan

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

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