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

As per Census 2011, Jhoond village has a total population of 430 people, consisting of 228 males and 202 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 172 literate and 258 illiterate residents. Additionally, 223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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