Girwas - Harsoli, Khairthal-Tijara

Girwas is a village situated in the Harsoli tehsil of Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from Kotkasim and around 32 km from Alwar. Girwas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girwas is 072206. The village covers a total geographical area of 355 hectares and falls under the 301702 pincode. Alwar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Girwas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kishangarh bas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Alwar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Girwas

As per Census 2011, Girwas village has a total population of 2,293 people, consisting of 1,122 males and 1,171 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 528 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,103 literate and 1,190 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2931,1221,171
Child Population (0–6 yrs)528288240
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,1081,0271,081
Literate Population1,103633470
Illiterate Population1,190489701

Nearby Villages of Girwas

Girwas 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RamnagarNorth-East1.64 km
Hanspur KhurdWest1.67 km
Nangal SantokaraSouth-West1.87 km
KirwariEast1.96 km
HarsoliNorth2.62 km
JatiyanaNorth-East2.91 km
Hanspur KalanWest2.98 km
KharolaSouth-West2.98 km
LisanaEast2.99 km
KhairthalSouth2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Girwas

Girwas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harsauli, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alwar to Girwas is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girwas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Girwas

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Girwas

Where is Girwas located?

Girwas village is located in Harsoli Tehsil, Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Girwas?

Girwas is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Girwas?

The pincode of Girwas is 301702.

What is the population of Girwas?

Girwas has a total population of 2,293, including 1,122 males and 1,171 females.

How many households are there in Girwas?

There are 331 households in Girwas.

What is the literacy rate in Girwas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Girwas is 48.10%. Male literacy is 56.42% and female literacy is 40.14%.