Gadna - Bap, Phalodi

Gadna is a village situated in the Bap tehsil of Phalodi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 41 km from Phalodi and around 181 km from Jodhpur. Badi Sid serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadna is 084028. The village covers a total geographical area of 2198.9 hectares and falls under the 342307 pincode. Phalodi is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Gadna

According to the 2011 Census, Gadna village had a total population of 613 people, including 329 males and 284 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.57%, with male literacy at 81.72% and female literacy at 52.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadna

Gadna 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 Gadna

Gadna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bap, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phalodi to Gadna is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Gadna is about 181 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadna

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

Health Facilities in Gadna

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

FAQs about Gadna