Gandhigram - Deoli, Tonk

Gandhigram is a village situated in the Deoli tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Deoli and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Santhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandhigram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandhigram is 093350. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.42 hectares and falls under the 304802 pincode. Deoli is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Gandhigram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deoli - uniara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gandhigram

According to the 2011 Census, Gandhigram village had a total population of 1,010 people, including 501 males and 509 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.79%, with male literacy at 81.73% and female literacy at 45.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,010.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandhigram

Gandhigram 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 Gandhigram

Gandhigram is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bundi, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deoli to Gandhigram is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Gandhigram is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandhigram

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

Health Facilities in Gandhigram

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

FAQs about Gandhigram