Gelani - Pirawa, Jhalawar

Gelani is a village situated in the Pirawa tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pirawa and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Gelani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gelani is 105105. The village covers a total geographical area of 524.36 hectares and falls under the 326513 pincode. Pirawa is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Gelani 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 Gelani

As per Census 2011, Gelani village has a total population of 1,238 people, consisting of 628 males and 610 females. The village has 241 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 672 literate and 566 illiterate residents. Additionally, 419 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 182 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gelani are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gelani

Gelani 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 Gelani

Gelani 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 85.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pirawa to Gelani is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Gelani is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gelani

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

Health Facilities in Gelani

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

FAQs about Gelani