Shamda - Mundawar, Khairthal-Tijara

Shamda is a village situated in the Mundawar tehsil of Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from Mandawar and around 45 km from Alwar. Shamda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shamda is 072073. The village covers a total geographical area of 1412.04 hectares and falls under the 301407 pincode. Behror is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Shamda 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 Shamda

According to the 2011 Census, Shamda village had a total population of 3,068 people, including 1,626 males and 1,442 females, living in 509 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.54%, with male literacy at 81.49% and female literacy at 55.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 679.

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

Nearby Villages of Shamda

Shamda 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 Shamda

Shamda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khanpur Ahir, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Behror to Shamda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Shamda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shamda

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

Health Facilities in Shamda

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

FAQs about Shamda