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

As per Census 2011, Gandhigram village has a total population of 1,010 people, consisting of 501 males and 509 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 546 literate and 464 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,010 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,010501509
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1547480
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,010501509
Literate Population546349197
Illiterate Population464152312

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BheempuraSouth0.77 km
MaharajpuraSouth-West1.56 km
AkodiyaNorth-West1.67 km
BalapuraNorth1.99 km
Shree NagarWest2.37 km
Nayagaon GothraSouth-East2.93 km
SanthaliNorth-West4.07 km
Vijai GarhNorth4.11 km
NiwariyaWest4.12 km
HanumanpuraEast4.79 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Gandhigram

Where is Gandhigram located?

Gandhigram village is located in Deoli Tehsil, Tonk district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gandhigram?

The Gram Panchayat of Gandhigram is Santhali.

What is the pincode of Gandhigram?

The pincode of Gandhigram is 304802.

What is the population of Gandhigram?

Gandhigram has a total population of 1,010, including 501 males and 509 females.

How many households are there in Gandhigram?

There are 204 households in Gandhigram.

What is the literacy rate in Gandhigram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gandhigram is 54.06%. Male literacy is 69.66% and female literacy is 38.70%.