Jharka

Jharka is a village located in Kotkasim tehsil of Alwar district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Kotkasim (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Alwar. As per 2009 stats, Pataliya is the gram panchayat of Jharka village.

Here you can discover what makes Jharka unique in its vibrant Kotkasim-Alwar region. You’ll see Jharka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jharka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jharka is 072192. The village spans a total geographical area of 348.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 301403. Khairthal is nearest town to Jharka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jharka village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kishangarh bas Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Alwar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Jharka

According to the 2011 Census, Jharka has a total population of about 1,758, with approximately 911 males and 847 females. The sex ratio is around 929 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 235 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 266 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.32%, with male literacy at about 79.03% and female literacy near 56.79%. There are around 319 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jharka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jharka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jharka. As per the 2011 stats, Jharka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jharka

Knowing the nearby villages of Jharka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jharka.

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