Maharajpura - Niwai, Tonk

Maharajpura is a village situated in the Niwai tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niwai and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Palai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maharajpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maharajpura is 092863. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.28 hectares and falls under the 304021 pincode. Niwai is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Maharajpura

According to the 2011 Census, Maharajpura village had a total population of 1,051 people, including 537 males and 514 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.36%, with male literacy at 89.05% and female literacy at 51.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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 Population1,051537514
Child Population (0–6 yrs)221117104
Scheduled Castes (SC)289146143
Scheduled Tribes (ST)643430
Literate Population584374210
Illiterate Population467163304

Nearby Villages of Maharajpura

Maharajpura 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)
RoopbasSouth1.22 km
ChainpuraEast1.49 km
SangarampuraNorth-East2.15 km
PaleiWest2.48 km
JaisinghpuraEast3.01 km
AliyabadNorth-West3.05 km
BahakwaNorth3.07 km
Barh JhanpariNorth-East3.42 km
Ahmadpura @ KethooniyaNorth-West3.66 km
ChorpuraSouth-West3.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maharajpura

Maharajpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bansthali Niwai, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Niwai to Maharajpura is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Maharajpura is about 30 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 Maharajpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Maharajpura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Maharajpura

Where is Maharajpura located?

Maharajpura village is located in Niwai Tehsil, Tonk district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Maharajpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Maharajpura is Palai.

What is the pincode of Maharajpura?

The pincode of Maharajpura is 304021.

What is the population of Maharajpura?

Maharajpura had a total population of 1,051, including 537 males and 514 females.

How many households are there in Maharajpura?

Maharajpura had 216 households.

What is the literacy rate in Maharajpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maharajpura was 70.36%. Male literacy was 89.05% and female literacy was 51.22%.