Rah - Bhinmal, Jalore

Rah is a village situated in the Bhinmal tehsil of Jalore district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 22 km from Bagora and around 100 km from Jalor. Rah village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rah is 089479. The village covers a total geographical area of 1561 hectares and falls under the 343030 pincode. Bhinmal is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Rah

According to the 2011 Census, Rah village had a total population of 3,649 people, including 1,941 males and 1,708 females, living in 686 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.78%, with male literacy at 55.56% and female literacy at 21.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 190.

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

Nearby Villages of Rah

Rah 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 Rah

Rah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marwar Bhinmal, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhinmal to Rah is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalor to Rah is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rah

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

Health Facilities in Rah

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

FAQs about Rah