Rahera - Ghansawangi, Jalna

Rahera is a village situated in the Ghansawangi tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansawangi and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Rahera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahera is 547970. The village covers a total geographical area of 1103.83 hectares and falls under the 431209 pincode. Ambad is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Rahera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Rahera

According to the 2011 Census, Rahera village had a total population of 1,380 people, including 726 males and 654 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.78%, with male literacy at 82.84% and female literacy at 59.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Rahera

Rahera 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 Rahera

Rahera is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ranjani, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambad to Rahera is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Rahera is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rahera

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

Health Facilities in Rahera

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

FAQs about Rahera