Gelawas
Gelawas is a village located in Luni tehsil of Jodhpur district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Luni (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Jodhpur. As per 2009 stats, Loonawaskalan is the gram panchayat of Gelawas village.
Here you can discover what makes Gelawas unique in its vibrant Luni-Jodhpur region. You’ll see Gelawas’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 Gelawas
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gelawas is 085598. The village spans a total geographical area of 715 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 342001. Jodhpur is nearest town to Gelawas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.
Google Map of Gelawas
Population of Gelawas
According to the 2011 Census, Gelawas has a total population of about 1,448, with approximately 763 males and 685 females. The sex ratio is around 897 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 257 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 207 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 258. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.43%, with male literacy at about 69.59% and female literacy near 45.99%. There are around 262 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gelawas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,448 | 763 | 685 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 257 | 140 | 117 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 207 | 105 | 102 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 258 | 141 | 117 |
| Literate Population | 846 | 531 | 315 |
| Illiterate Population | 602 | 232 | 370 |
Connectivity of Gelawas
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gelawas. As per the 2011 stats, Gelawas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gelawas
Knowing the nearby villages of Gelawas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gelawas.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gelawas
- Where is Gelawas located?
- Gelawas village is situated in Luni Tehsil, within the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gelawas?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gelawas is Loonawaskalan (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Gelawas?
- The pincode of Gelawas is 342001, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Gelawas as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gelawas is 1,448, with 763 males and 685 females.
- How many households are there in Gelawas as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Gelawas village has a total of 262 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Gelawas as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gelawas is 58.43%. The male literacy rate is 69.59%, while the female literacy rate is 45.99%.