Jhag - Mauzamabad, Jaipur

Jhag is a village situated in the Mauzamabad tehsil of Jaipur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mauzamabad) and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jaipur. Jhag village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhag is 079854. The village covers a total geographical area of 2068.96 hectares and falls under the 303009 pincode. Bagru is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Jhag

As per Census 2011, Jhag village has a total population of 4,592 people, consisting of 2,346 males and 2,246 females. The village has 768 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 687 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,465 literate and 2,127 illiterate residents. Additionally, 900 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 111 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,5922,3462,246
Child Population (0–6 yrs)687357330
Scheduled Castes (SC)900456444
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1115556
Literate Population2,4651,543922
Illiterate Population2,1278031,324

Nearby Villages of Jhag

Jhag 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)
Chak JhagNorth-West2.51 km
ShriniwaspuraWest2.69 km
BhagwatsinghpuraSouth-West3.10 km
SalarsooSouth-East3.13 km
Govindpura @ BasraNorth3.42 km
Tan JhagWest4.04 km
Rata KheraNorth-East4.23 km
KishanpuraWest4.87 km
ChhardaraNorth4.97 km
KhatwadNorth-West5.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jhag

Jhag is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Asalpur Jobner, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 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 Bagru to Jhag is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaipur to Jhag is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhag

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jhag

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Jhag

Where is Jhag located?

Jhag village is located in Mauzamabad Tehsil, Jaipur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhag?

Jhag is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jhag?

The pincode of Jhag is 303009.

What is the population of Jhag?

Jhag has a total population of 4,592, including 2,346 males and 2,246 females.

How many households are there in Jhag?

There are 768 households in Jhag.

What is the literacy rate in Jhag?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhag is 53.68%. Male literacy is 65.77% and female literacy is 41.05%.