Josar - Thanesar, Kurukshetra

Josar is a village situated in the Thanesar tehsil of Kurukshetra district, Haryana. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thanesar and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Kurukshetra. Jyotisar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Josar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Josar is 058511. The village covers a total geographical area of 1134 hectares and falls under the 136119 pincode. Thanesar is the nearest town.

Josar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tanesar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kurukshetra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Josar

According to the 2011 Census, Josar village had a total population of 6,485 people, including 3,364 males and 3,121 females, living in 1,219 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.93%, with male literacy at 80.56% and female literacy at 62.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,367.

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

Nearby Villages of Josar

Josar 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 Josar

Josar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thanesar City, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kurukshetra to Josar is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Josar

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

Health Facilities in Josar

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

FAQs about Josar