Kharachiya Jam - Jasdan, Rajkot
Kharachiya Jam is a village situated in the Jasdan taluka of Rajkot district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jasdan and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Rajkot. Kharachiya Jam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharachiya Jam is 513154. The village covers a total geographical area of 1036.37 hectares and falls under the 360060 pincode. Jasdan is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Kharachiya Jam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Kharachiya Jam
As per Census 2011, Kharachiya Jam village has a total population of 2,116 people, consisting of 1,091 males and 1,025 females. The village has 425 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 212 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,395 literate and 721 illiterate residents. Additionally, 116 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kharachiya Jam are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,116 | 1,091 | 1,025 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 212 | 127 | 85 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 116 | 60 | 56 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 1,395 | 783 | 612 |
| Illiterate Population | 721 | 308 | 413 |
Nearby Villages of Kharachiya Jam
Kharachiya Jam is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kharachiya Jam
Kharachiya Jam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jasdan to Kharachiya Jam is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajkot to Kharachiya Jam is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kharachiya Jam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kharachiya Jam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Kharachiya Jam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kharachiya Jam village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Kharachiya Jam
Where is Kharachiya Jam located?
Kharachiya Jam village is located in Jasdan Taluka, Rajkot district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kharachiya Jam?
Kharachiya Jam is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Kharachiya Jam?
The pincode of Kharachiya Jam is 360060.
What is the population of Kharachiya Jam?
Kharachiya Jam has a total population of 2,116, including 1,091 males and 1,025 females.
How many households are there in Kharachiya Jam?
There are 425 households in Kharachiya Jam.
What is the literacy rate in Kharachiya Jam?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharachiya Jam is 65.93%. Male literacy is 71.77% and female literacy is 59.71%.