Menawas - Kotkasim, Khairthal-Tijara

Menawas is a village situated in the Kotkasim tehsil of Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 6 km from Kotkasim and around 66 km from Alwar. Kanharka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Menawas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Menawas is 072131. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 301702 pincode. Tijara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Menawas 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 Menawas

As per Census 2011, Menawas village has a total population of 548 people, consisting of 279 males and 269 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 366 literate and 182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population548279269
Child Population (0–6 yrs)854738
Scheduled Castes (SC)18787100
Literate Population366208158
Illiterate Population18271111

Nearby Villages of Menawas

Menawas 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)
SherpurNorth-West1.23 km
GokulpurNorth-East1.33 km
JoriyaSouth-East1.55 km
TurkwasEast2.12 km
KutubpurNorth2.17 km
ChowkiWest2.58 km
NarookiWest2.62 km
JamalpurNorth-West2.98 km
DoomheraSouth3.08 km
MeerpurNorth-East3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Menawas

Menawas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bawal, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tijara to Menawas is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Menawas is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Menawas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Menawas

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Menawas

Where is Menawas located?

Menawas village is located in Kotkasim Tehsil, Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Menawas?

The Gram Panchayat of Menawas is Kanharka.

What is the pincode of Menawas?

The pincode of Menawas is 301702.

What is the population of Menawas?

Menawas has a total population of 548, including 279 males and 269 females.

How many households are there in Menawas?

There are 94 households in Menawas.

What is the literacy rate in Menawas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Menawas is 66.79%. Male literacy is 74.55% and female literacy is 58.74%.