Gulgaon - Malpura, Tonk

Gulgaon is a village situated in the Malpura tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malpura and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Tonk.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gulgaon is 092554. The village covers a total geographical area of 1690 hectares and falls under the 304503 pincode. Malpura is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Gulgaon is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Malpura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gulgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Gulgaon village had a total population of 949 people, including 484 males and 465 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.12%, with male literacy at 70.17% and female literacy at 28.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 268.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population949484465
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1456580
Scheduled Castes (SC)268132136
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population403294109
Illiterate Population546190356

Nearby Villages of Gulgaon

Gulgaon 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)
Asan JogiyanEast4.00 km
Amli CharnanNorth4.09 km
SarwarSouth4.57 km
BanthaliWest4.61 km
PandarwaraNorth-West4.94 km
BheeledaEast4.99 km
Budha DewalSouth-East5.19 km
Lamba Hari SinghNorth-East5.75 km
Phool MaliyaSouth-East6.44 km
DothliNorth-West6.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gulgaon

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gulgaon. The nearest railway station is Nasirabad, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malpura to Gulgaon is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Gulgaon is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gulgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gulgaon

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

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

FAQs about Gulgaon

Where is Gulgaon located?

Gulgaon village is located in Malpura Tehsil, Tonk district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the pincode of Gulgaon?

The pincode of Gulgaon is 304503.

What is the population of Gulgaon?

Gulgaon had a total population of 949, including 484 males and 465 females.

How many households are there in Gulgaon?

Gulgaon had 172 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gulgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gulgaon was 50.12%. Male literacy was 70.17% and female literacy was 28.31%.