Gehoon Kheri - Aklera, Jhalawar

Gehoon Kheri is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Gehoon Kheri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gehoon Kheri is 104468. The village covers a total geographical area of 714.14 hectares and falls under the 326033 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gehoon Kheri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manohar thana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gehoon Kheri

As per Census 2011, Gehoon Kheri village has a total population of 2,941 people, consisting of 1,541 males and 1,400 females. The village has 598 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 465 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,400 literate and 1,541 illiterate residents. Additionally, 774 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 295 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gehoon Kheri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9411,5411,400
Child Population (0–6 yrs)465272193
Scheduled Castes (SC)774397377
Scheduled Tribes (ST)295145150
Literate Population1,400937463
Illiterate Population1,541604937

Nearby Villages of Gehoon Kheri

Gehoon Kheri 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)
PeepaldiSouth-East1.31 km
BharatpuraWest1.46 km
Madanpura @ ChurelSouth-East2.28 km
Kalya KheriSouth-East2.74 km
BindayakaEast2.90 km
Baskheri LodhanNorth2.91 km
Borkheri MaliyanNorth-West2.99 km
DeoliNorth-East3.19 km
ChhabariyaWest3.22 km
BaldeopuraSouth-West3.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gehoon Kheri

Gehoon Kheri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kesholi, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Gehoon Kheri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Gehoon Kheri 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 Gehoon Kheri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gehoon Kheri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gehoon Kheri 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gehoon Kheri

Where is Gehoon Kheri located?

Gehoon Kheri village is located in Aklera Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gehoon Kheri?

Gehoon Kheri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gehoon Kheri?

The pincode of Gehoon Kheri is 326033.

What is the population of Gehoon Kheri?

Gehoon Kheri has a total population of 2,941, including 1,541 males and 1,400 females.

How many households are there in Gehoon Kheri?

There are 598 households in Gehoon Kheri.

What is the literacy rate in Gehoon Kheri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gehoon Kheri is 47.60%. Male literacy is 60.80% and female literacy is 33.07%.