Jahaj - Weir, Bharatpur

Jahaj is a village situated in the Weir tehsil of Bharatpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Weir and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bharatpur. Hatauri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jahaj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jahaj is 074963. The village covers a total geographical area of 2272 hectares and falls under the 321409 pincode. Bhusawar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Jahaj

According to the 2011 Census, Jahaj village had a total population of 1,532 people, including 936 males and 596 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 637 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.85%, with male literacy at 62.66% and female literacy at 29.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Jahaj

Jahaj 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 Jahaj

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jahaj. The nearest railway station is Dumariya, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhusawar to Jahaj is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bharatpur to Jahaj is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jahaj

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

Health Facilities in Jahaj

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

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