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

As per Census 2011, Rahera village has a total population of 1,380 people, consisting of 726 males and 654 females. The village has 261 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 847 literate and 533 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,380726654
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20011486
Scheduled Castes (SC)1256857
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1697
Literate Population847507340
Illiterate Population533219314

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DevhiwraSouth-East1.92 km
BahiregaonNorth2.32 km
Wadi RamasgaonNorth-West2.34 km
EkrukhaSouth-East2.61 km
Ramgavhan Kh.North-East2.77 km
BhaigavhanSouth-West3.01 km
BachegaonWest3.71 km
Dahigavhan Bk.South3.84 km
MandalaEast4.07 km
BhadregaonNorth4.24 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rahera

Where is Rahera located?

Rahera village is located in Ghansawangi Tehsil, Jalna district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rahera?

Rahera is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rahera?

The pincode of Rahera is 431209.

What is the population of Rahera?

Rahera has a total population of 1,380, including 726 males and 654 females.

How many households are there in Rahera?

There are 261 households in Rahera.

What is the literacy rate in Rahera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rahera is 61.38%. Male literacy is 69.83% and female literacy is 51.99%.