Vodha - Sanchore, Jalore

Vodha is a village situated in the Sanchore tehsil of Jalore district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from Sanchore and around 118 km from Jalor. Khara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vodha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vodha is 089731. The village covers a total geographical area of 1095.8 hectares and falls under the 343041 pincode. Sanchore is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Vodha 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 Vodha

According to the 2011 Census, Vodha village had a total population of 2,406 people, including 1,228 males and 1,178 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.73%, with male literacy at 70.31% and female literacy at 36.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 321, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Vodha

Vodha 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 Vodha

Public transport in the Vodha is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Marwar Ratanpur, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 156.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanchore to Vodha is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalor to Vodha is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vodha

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

Health Facilities in Vodha

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

FAQs about Vodha