Gowal - Amet, Rajsamand

Gowal is a village situated in the Amet tehsil of Rajsamand district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amet and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Rajsamand. Gowal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowal is 096677. The village covers a total geographical area of 453 hectares and falls under the 313332 pincode. Amet is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Gowal

According to the 2011 Census, Gowal village had a total population of 651 people, including 335 males and 316 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.56%, with male literacy at 67.38% and female literacy at 29.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Gowal

Gowal 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 Gowal

Gowal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charbhuja Road, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amet to Gowal is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajsamand to Gowal is about 44 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 Gowal

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

Health Facilities in Gowal

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

FAQs about Gowal