Kerwaliya - Malpura, Tonk

Kerwaliya is a village situated in the Malpura tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malpura and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Tilanjoo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kerwaliya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerwaliya is 092643. The village covers a total geographical area of 585.2 hectares and falls under the 304502 pincode. Malpura is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kerwaliya

As per Census 2011, Kerwaliya village has a total population of 796 people, consisting of 392 males and 404 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 290 literate and 506 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 136 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population796392404
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1044757
Scheduled Castes (SC)1084662
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1367165
Literate Population290185105
Illiterate Population506207299

Nearby Villages of Kerwaliya

Kerwaliya 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)
MandaEast1.99 km
Ram NagarSouth-East2.84 km
BaheraEast2.97 km
BhawalpurWest3.10 km
TeelanjuSouth-West3.22 km
Doongri KhurdWest3.48 km
MotipuraEast3.73 km
JankipuraNorth3.76 km
Doongri KalanNorth-West3.94 km
Dewalya Patti GoojranSouth-West4.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kerwaliya

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kerwaliya. The nearest railway station is Bansthali Niwai, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malpura to Kerwaliya is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Kerwaliya is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerwaliya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kerwaliya

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

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

FAQs about Kerwaliya

Where is Kerwaliya located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kerwaliya?

The Gram Panchayat of Kerwaliya is Tilanjoo.

What is the pincode of Kerwaliya?

The pincode of Kerwaliya is 304502.

What is the population of Kerwaliya?

Kerwaliya has a total population of 796, including 392 males and 404 females.

How many households are there in Kerwaliya?

There are 152 households in Kerwaliya.

What is the literacy rate in Kerwaliya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kerwaliya is 36.43%. Male literacy is 47.19% and female literacy is 25.99%.