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

As per Census 2011, Shamda village has a total population of 3,068 people, consisting of 1,626 males and 1,442 females. The village has 509 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 438 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,829 literate and 1,239 illiterate residents. Additionally, 679 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0681,6261,442
Child Population (0–6 yrs)438227211
Scheduled Castes (SC)679370309
Literate Population1,8291,140689
Illiterate Population1,239486753

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JaggoowasSouth-East2.51 km
Jeevan SinghpuraNorth-East2.79 km
TejpuraNorth-West2.80 km
RayliSouth2.93 km
MalloobasSouth2.96 km
AlanpurEast3.07 km
QyaraNorth-West3.70 km
Majra DhakodaWest3.74 km
Majra AheerSouth-East3.79 km
BhajanawasNorth-West3.91 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Shamda

Where is Shamda located?

Shamda village is located in Mundawar Tehsil, Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shamda?

Shamda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shamda?

The pincode of Shamda is 301407.

What is the population of Shamda?

Shamda has a total population of 3,068, including 1,626 males and 1,442 females.

How many households are there in Shamda?

There are 509 households in Shamda.

What is the literacy rate in Shamda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shamda is 59.62%. Male literacy is 70.11% and female literacy is 47.78%.