Sankhwas - Mundwa, Nagaur

Sankhwas is a village situated in the Mundwa tehsil of Nagaur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 45 km from Nagaur and around 45 km from Nagaur. Sankhwas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankhwas is 082961. The village covers a total geographical area of 5177 hectares and falls under the 341028 pincode. Mundwa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sankhwas

According to the 2011 Census, Sankhwas village had a total population of 6,542 people, including 3,321 males and 3,221 females, living in 1,225 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.13%, with male literacy at 68.73% and female literacy at 34.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankhwas

Sankhwas 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 Sankhwas

Sankhwas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khajwana, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mundwa to Sankhwas is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaur to Sankhwas 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 Sankhwas

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

Health Facilities in Sankhwas

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

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