Pakhand - Nathdwara, Rajsamand

Pakhand is a village situated in the Nathdwara tehsil of Rajsamand district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nathdwara and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Rajsamand. Rampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakhand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakhand is 097334. The village covers a total geographical area of 1350 hectares and falls under the 313323 pincode. Nathdwara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Pakhand village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pakhand

According to the 2011 Census, Pakhand village had a total population of 2,449 people, including 1,197 males and 1,252 females, living in 569 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.42%, with male literacy at 72.43% and female literacy at 41.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 460, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 246.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakhand

Pakhand 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 Pakhand

Pakhand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nathdwara, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nathdwara to Pakhand is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajsamand to Pakhand is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakhand

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

Health Facilities in Pakhand

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

FAQs about Pakhand