Khara - Sanchore, Jalore

Khara is a village situated in the Sanchore tehsil of Jalore district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 33 km from Sanchore and around 114 km from Jalor. Khara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khara is 089732. The village covers a total geographical area of 2873.34 hectares and falls under the 343041 pincode. Sanchore is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Khara

According to the 2011 Census, Khara village had a total population of 5,891 people, including 3,054 males and 2,837 females, living in 1,076 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.10%, with male literacy at 75.46% and female literacy at 41.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 325, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 546.

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

Nearby Villages of Khara

Khara 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 Khara

Khara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Raniwara, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 152.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanchore to Khara is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalor to Khara is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khara

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

Health Facilities in Khara

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

FAQs about Khara