Rajala - Bhokardan, Jalna

Rajala is a village situated in the Bhokardan tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokardan and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Rajala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajala is 547365. The village covers a total geographical area of 584.83 hectares and falls under the 431215 pincode. Bhokardan is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Rajala

According to the 2011 Census, Rajala village had a total population of 634 people, including 324 males and 310 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.27%, with male literacy at 74.81% and female literacy at 47.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajala

Rajala 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 Rajala

Rajala 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 Badnapur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhokardan to Rajala is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Rajala is about 55 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 Rajala

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

Health Facilities in Rajala

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

FAQs about Rajala