Bharak - Sahara, Bhilwara

Bharak is a village situated in the Sahara tehsil of Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahara and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhilwara. Bharak village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharak is 095501. The village covers a total geographical area of 1199.38 hectares and falls under the 311801 pincode. Gangapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Bharak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bharak

According to the 2011 Census, Bharak village had a total population of 1,597 people, including 814 males and 783 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.09%, with male literacy at 70.00% and female literacy at 39.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 291.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,597814783
Child Population (0–6 yrs)232124108
Scheduled Castes (SC)20010496
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291151140
Literate Population752483269
Illiterate Population845331514

Nearby Villages of Bharak

Bharak 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TodiSouth-West2.41 km
BagheraNorth2.46 km
TiroliSouth2.48 km
Naya KheraNorth-East2.91 km
AloliSouth-East3.06 km
Pichoriya KheraEast3.44 km
BeekraiEast3.82 km
MandpiyaSouth-West3.89 km
Gayatri NagarNorth4.22 km
LakholaNorth-East4.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bharak

Bharak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuanriya, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur to Bharak is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhilwara to Bharak is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bharak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bharak

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bharak

Where is Bharak located?

Bharak village is located in Sahara Tehsil, Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bharak?

Bharak is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bharak?

The pincode of Bharak is 311801.

What is the population of Bharak?

Bharak had a total population of 1,597, including 814 males and 783 females.

How many households are there in Bharak?

Bharak had 350 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bharak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bharak was 55.09%. Male literacy was 70.00% and female literacy was 39.85%.