Jhalamaliya - Gida, Balotra

Jhalamaliya is a village situated in the Gida tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 27 km from Baytoo and around 77 km from Barmer. Kharapar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhalamaliya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhalamaliya is 087123. The village covers a total geographical area of 1153 hectares and falls under the 344034 pincode. Balotra is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Jhalamaliya

According to the 2011 Census, Jhalamaliya village had a total population of 777 people, including 385 males and 392 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.28%, with male literacy at 69.61% and female literacy at 44.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhalamaliya

Jhalamaliya 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 Jhalamaliya

Public transport in the Jhalamaliya is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gole, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balotra to Jhalamaliya is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Jhalamaliya is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhalamaliya

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

Health Facilities in Jhalamaliya

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

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