Kalgav - Tijara, Khairthal-Tijara

Kalgav is a village situated in the Tijara tehsil of Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 8 km from Tijara and around 60 km from Alwar. Heengwahera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalgav village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalgav is 072338. The village covers a total geographical area of 621 hectares and falls under the 301411 pincode. Tijara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kalgav

According to the 2011 Census, Kalgav village had a total population of 1,785 people, including 931 males and 854 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.35%, with male literacy at 89.49% and female literacy at 68.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 792.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalgav

Kalgav 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 Kalgav

Kalgav is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harsauli, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tijara to Kalgav is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Kalgav is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalgav

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

Health Facilities in Kalgav

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

FAQs about Kalgav