Gelana - Pirawa, Jhalawar

Gelana is a village situated in the Pirawa tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pirawa and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Gelani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gelana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gelana is 105103. The village covers a total geographical area of 452.83 hectares and falls under the 326513 pincode. Pirawa is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Gelana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jhalrapatan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gelana

According to the 2011 Census, Gelana village had a total population of 1,333 people, including 670 males and 663 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.45%, with male literacy at 67.56% and female literacy at 36.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 508.

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

Nearby Villages of Gelana

Gelana 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 Gelana

Gelana 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 83.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pirawa to Gelana is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Gelana is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gelana

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

Health Facilities in Gelana

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

FAQs about Gelana