Palawa - Mundawar, Khairthal-Tijara

Palawa is a village situated in the Mundawar tehsil of Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 22 km from Mandawar and around 74 km from Alwar. Palawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palawa is 071957. The village covers a total geographical area of 505 hectares and falls under the 301706 pincode. Khairthal is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Palawa

According to the 2011 Census, Palawa village had a total population of 2,511 people, including 1,348 males and 1,163 females, living in 486 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.20%, with male literacy at 93.16% and female literacy at 65.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 316, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Palawa

Palawa 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 Palawa

Palawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Majri Nangal, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairthal to Palawa is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Palawa is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palawa

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

Health Facilities in Palawa

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

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