Gandal - Bamanwas, Sawai Madhopur

Gandal is a village situated in the Bamanwas tehsil of Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bamanwas and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Sawai Madhopur. Gandal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandal is 077259. The village covers a total geographical area of 1658.66 hectares and falls under the 322204 pincode. Gangapur City is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gandal

As per Census 2011, Gandal village has a total population of 2,627 people, consisting of 1,375 males and 1,252 females. The village has 506 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 390 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,488 literate and 1,139 illiterate residents. Additionally, 637 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 170 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gandal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6271,3751,252
Child Population (0–6 yrs)390208182
Scheduled Castes (SC)637329308
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1709674
Literate Population1,488984504
Illiterate Population1,139391748

Nearby Villages of Gandal

Gandal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KundliWest2.43 km
KadeepurNorth-West2.75 km
KishanpuraSouth-West2.86 km
Gaonri KhurdSouth2.98 km
SahajpurSouth3.09 km
Khura ChainpuraNorth3.46 km
SaraiNorth-West3.77 km
BandhawalWest3.83 km
Gaonri KalanSouth4.44 km
NagtalaiSouth-West4.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gandal

Gandal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gangapur City, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur City to Gandal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sawai Madhopur to Gandal is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gandal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gandal

Where is Gandal located?

Gandal village is located in Bamanwas Tehsil, Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gandal?

Gandal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gandal?

The pincode of Gandal is 322204.

What is the population of Gandal?

Gandal has a total population of 2,627, including 1,375 males and 1,252 females.

How many households are there in Gandal?

There are 506 households in Gandal.

What is the literacy rate in Gandal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gandal is 56.64%. Male literacy is 71.56% and female literacy is 40.26%.