Garandwa - Ramgarh Shekhawati, Sikar

Garandwa is a village situated in the Ramgarh Shekhawati tehsil of Sikar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from Fatehpur and around 78 km from Sikar. Sahanusar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garandwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garandwa is 081216. The village covers a total geographical area of 1026 hectares and falls under the 331024 pincode. Fatehpur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Garandwa

As per Census 2011, Garandwa village has a total population of 1,139 people, consisting of 573 males and 566 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 674 literate and 465 illiterate residents. Additionally, 130 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,139573566
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20110794
Scheduled Castes (SC)1306268
Literate Population674391283
Illiterate Population465182283

Nearby Villages of Garandwa

Garandwa 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)
SahnoosarSouth1.95 km
DhakasaWest2.32 km
BairasEast2.35 km
MadhopuraWest2.40 km
Neema Ki DhaniNorth-West2.56 km
MahansarNorth2.77 km
GudrawasWest2.96 km
Dhani PannesinghNorth-West3.24 km
Dhani SundaSouth3.65 km
BheekhansarEast4.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Garandwa

Garandwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahansar, while the nearest airport is Hissar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehpur to Garandwa is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sikar to Garandwa is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garandwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Garandwa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garandwa 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)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Garandwa

Where is Garandwa located?

Garandwa village is located in Ramgarh Shekhawati Tehsil, Sikar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Garandwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Garandwa is Sahanusar.

What is the pincode of Garandwa?

The pincode of Garandwa is 331024.

What is the population of Garandwa?

Garandwa has a total population of 1,139, including 573 males and 566 females.

How many households are there in Garandwa?

There are 200 households in Garandwa.

What is the literacy rate in Garandwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garandwa is 59.17%. Male literacy is 68.24% and female literacy is 50.00%.