Rahar - Niwai, Tonk

Rahar is a village situated in the Niwai tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niwai and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Nohata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahar is 092969. The village covers a total geographical area of 597 hectares and falls under the 304025 pincode. Niwai is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Rahar 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 Rahar

According to the 2011 Census, Rahar village had a total population of 1,092 people, including 557 males and 535 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.98%, with male literacy at 70.00% and female literacy at 33.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 288, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Rahar

Rahar 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 Rahar

Rahar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Siras, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Niwai to Rahar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Rahar is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rahar

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

Health Facilities in Rahar

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

FAQs about Rahar