Jarga - Rajakhera, Dholpur

Jarga is a village situated in the Rajakhera tehsil of Dholpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5 km from Rajakhera and around 41 km from Dhaulpur. Samauna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarga is 076131. The village covers a total geographical area of 36 hectares and falls under the 328025 pincode. Rajakhera is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Jarga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajakhera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jarga

According to the 2011 Census, Jarga village had a total population of 223 people, including 120 males and 103 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.98%, with male literacy at 91.26% and female literacy at 67.90%.

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 Population223120103
Child Population (0–6 yrs)391722
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1499455
Illiterate Population742648

Nearby Villages of Jarga

Jarga 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)
RandhorpuraNorth-East1.21 km
SultanpurNorth-West1.76 km
TasondNorth-East1.91 km
Garhi KareelpurWest2.10 km
Garhi TadabaliSouth-East2.34 km
NeemdaraNorth2.39 km
SamaunaSouth2.71 km
BicholaNorth2.76 km
KumharpuraNorth-West3.18 km
SikandarpurSouth-West3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jarga

Jarga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jajau, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajakhera to Jarga is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhaulpur to Jarga is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jarga

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jarga 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Jarga

Where is Jarga located?

Jarga village is located in Rajakhera Tehsil, Dholpur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jarga?

The Gram Panchayat of Jarga is Samauna.

What is the pincode of Jarga?

The pincode of Jarga is 328025.

What is the population of Jarga?

Jarga had a total population of 223, including 120 males and 103 females.

How many households are there in Jarga?

Jarga had 33 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jarga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jarga was 80.98%. Male literacy was 91.26% and female literacy was 67.90%.