Galod - Peeplu, Tonk

Galod is a village situated in the Peeplu tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peeplu and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Gahlod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galod is 092769. The village covers a total geographical area of 750.49 hectares and falls under the 304001 pincode. Tonk is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Galod 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 Galod

As per Census 2011, Galod village has a total population of 1,628 people, consisting of 862 males and 766 females. The village has 281 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 222 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 666 literate and 962 illiterate residents. Additionally, 217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,628862766
Child Population (0–6 yrs)222122100
Scheduled Castes (SC)217109108
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231310
Literate Population666463203
Illiterate Population962399563

Nearby Villages of Galod

Galod 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)
IslampuraSouth-West1.65 km
DeoriNorth-West2.41 km
Kakraj KhurdNorth-East2.62 km
KhedooliyaNorth2.69 km
KishanpuraWest2.99 km
MarkheraSouth-West3.22 km
KuredaNorth-West3.59 km
Vilayati PuraNorth-West4.14 km
Ali NagarWest4.31 km
Darda TurkiNorth4.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Galod

Public transport in the Galod is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Siras, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tonk to Galod is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galod

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Galod

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Galod 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 Galod

Where is Galod located?

Galod village is located in Peeplu Tehsil, Tonk district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Galod?

The Gram Panchayat of Galod is Gahlod.

What is the pincode of Galod?

The pincode of Galod is 304001.

What is the population of Galod?

Galod has a total population of 1,628, including 862 males and 766 females.

How many households are there in Galod?

There are 281 households in Galod.

What is the literacy rate in Galod?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Galod is 40.91%. Male literacy is 53.71% and female literacy is 26.50%.