Jhoond - Gida, Balotra

Jhoond is a village situated in the Gida tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 37 km from Baytoo and around 91 km from Barmer. Santra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhoond village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhoond is 087124. The village covers a total geographical area of 542.87 hectares and falls under the 344034 pincode. Balotra is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Jhoond 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 Jhoond

According to the 2011 Census, Jhoond village had a total population of 430 people, including 228 males and 202 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.19%, with male literacy at 63.43% and female literacy at 37.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhoond

Jhoond 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 Jhoond

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jhoond. The nearest railway station is Bhimarlai, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balotra to Jhoond is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Jhoond is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhoond

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

Health Facilities in Jhoond

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

FAQs about Jhoond