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

According to the 2011 Census, Gehoon Kheri village had a total population of 2,941 people, including 1,541 males and 1,400 females, living in 598 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.54%, with male literacy at 73.84% and female literacy at 38.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 774, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 295.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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