Gelana

Gelana is a village located in Pirawa tehsil of Jhalawar district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Pirawa (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Jhalawar. As per 2009 stats, Gelani is the gram panchayat of Gelana village.

Here you can discover what makes Gelana unique in its vibrant Pirawa-Jhalawar region. You’ll see Gelana’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gelana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gelana is 105103. The village spans a total geographical area of 452.83 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 326513. Pirawa is nearest town to Gelana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gelana village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jhalrapatan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gelana

Population of Gelana

According to the 2011 Census, Gelana has a total population of about 1,333, with approximately 670 males and 663 females. The sex ratio is around 989 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 233 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 508 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.29%, with male literacy at about 56.27% and female literacy near 30.17%. There are around 265 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gelana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gelana

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gelana. As per the 2011 stats, Gelana had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gelana

Knowing the nearby villages of Gelana helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gelana.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gelana