Gadana - Marwar Junction, Pali

Gadana is a village situated in the Marwar Junction tehsil of Pali district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marwar Junction and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Pali. Gadana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadana is 090981. The village covers a total geographical area of 920 hectares and falls under the 306023 pincode. Pali is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Gadana

According to the 2011 Census, Gadana village had a total population of 1,570 people, including 733 males and 837 females, living in 406 households. The sex ratio was 1,142 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.36%, with male literacy at 74.19% and female literacy at 37.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 318, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadana

Gadana 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 Gadana

Gadana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marwar Ranawas, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pali to Gadana is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadana

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

Health Facilities in Gadana

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

FAQs about Gadana