Jarkhoda - Nainwa, Bundi

Jarkhoda is a village situated in the Nainwa tehsil of Bundi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nainwa and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Bundi. Jarkhoda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarkhoda is 093957. The village covers a total geographical area of 1195.12 hectares and falls under the 323616 pincode. Nainwa is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Jarkhoda

According to the 2011 Census, Jarkhoda village had a total population of 2,728 people, including 1,395 males and 1,333 females, living in 533 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.67%, with male literacy at 69.00% and female literacy at 36.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 639, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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 Population2,7281,3951,333
Child Population (0–6 yrs)372208164
Scheduled Castes (SC)639322317
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1578
Literate Population1,241819422
Illiterate Population1,487576911

Nearby Villages of Jarkhoda

Jarkhoda 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)
FatehganjNorth-West2.35 km
KalmiyaEast2.92 km
KhajooriSouth-West3.17 km
KhajooraSouth-East3.51 km
SagatpuraNorth-East3.60 km
KankariyaEast4.09 km
MaleraWest4.77 km
ArjunpuraSouth4.80 km
NaharganjNorth-West4.95 km
KethoodaNorth-East4.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jarkhoda

Jarkhoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lakheri, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nainwa to Jarkhoda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bundi to Jarkhoda is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarkhoda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jarkhoda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jarkhoda

Where is Jarkhoda located?

Jarkhoda village is located in Nainwa Tehsil, Bundi district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jarkhoda?

Jarkhoda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jarkhoda?

The pincode of Jarkhoda is 323616.

What is the population of Jarkhoda?

Jarkhoda had a total population of 2,728, including 1,395 males and 1,333 females.

How many households are there in Jarkhoda?

Jarkhoda had 533 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jarkhoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jarkhoda was 52.67%. Male literacy was 69.00% and female literacy was 36.10%.