Jatan - Bhadra, Hanumangarh

Jatan is a village situated in the Bhadra tehsil of Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhadra and around 146 km from the district headquarters in Hanumangarh. Jatan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jatan is 068953. The village covers a total geographical area of 1839.3 hectares and falls under the 335502 pincode. Bhadra is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Jatan

According to the 2011 Census, Jatan village had a total population of 2,509 people, including 1,303 males and 1,206 females, living in 478 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.72%, with male literacy at 78.57% and female literacy at 56.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 797.

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

Nearby Villages of Jatan

Jatan 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 Jatan

Jatan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tahsil Bhadra, while the nearest airport is Hissar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadra to Jatan is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hanumangarh to Jatan is about 146 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jatan

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

Health Facilities in Jatan

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

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