Khurad - Amber, Jaipur

Khurad is a village situated in the Amber tehsil of Jaipur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amber and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jaipur. Kukas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khurad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khurad is 080437. The village covers a total geographical area of 486 hectares and falls under the 302038 pincode. Amber is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Khurad

According to the 2011 Census, Khurad village had a total population of 542 people, including 286 males and 256 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.60%, with male literacy at 75.60% and female literacy at 50.44%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 499.

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

Nearby Villages of Khurad

Khurad 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 Khurad

Khurad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dahar Ka Balaji, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amber to Khurad is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaipur to Khurad is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khurad

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

Health Facilities in Khurad

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

FAQs about Khurad