Kherlawas - Bassi, Jaipur

Kherlawas is a village situated in the Bassi tehsil of Jaipur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bassi and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jaipur. Hans Mahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherlawas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherlawas is 080843. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 303305 pincode. Dausa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kherlawas

As per Census 2011, Kherlawas village has a total population of 1,141 people, consisting of 583 males and 558 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 631 literate and 510 illiterate residents. Additionally, 749 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kherlawas are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,141583558
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20193108
Scheduled Castes (SC)749385364
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1477
Literate Population631421210
Illiterate Population510162348

Nearby Villages of Kherlawas

Kherlawas 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)
Dayal PuraNorth-East1.63 km
Hans MahalWest1.97 km
MalarnaEast2.24 km
KanetiSouth2.57 km
Chak DayalpuraNorth2.68 km
GadholiWest2.73 km
PeelaramaSouth-West3.42 km
BhandanaNorth-East3.63 km
BhateriSouth3.86 km
LaxmipuraNorth3.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kherlawas

Kherlawas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jatwara, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dausa to Kherlawas is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaipur to Kherlawas 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 Kherlawas

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

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

Health Facilities in Kherlawas

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

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

FAQs about Kherlawas

Where is Kherlawas located?

Kherlawas village is located in Bassi Tehsil, Jaipur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kherlawas?

The Gram Panchayat of Kherlawas is Hans Mahal.

What is the pincode of Kherlawas?

The pincode of Kherlawas is 303305.

What is the population of Kherlawas?

Kherlawas has a total population of 1,141, including 583 males and 558 females.

How many households are there in Kherlawas?

There are 183 households in Kherlawas.

What is the literacy rate in Kherlawas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kherlawas is 55.30%. Male literacy is 72.21% and female literacy is 37.63%.