Khariya - Aklera, Jhalawar

Khariya is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Borband serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khariya is 104620. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.52 hectares and falls under the 326039 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Khariya 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 Khariya

According to the 2011 Census, Khariya village had a total population of 168 people, including 94 males and 74 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 787 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.01%, with male literacy at 37.18% and female literacy at 13.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Khariya

Khariya 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 Khariya

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Khariya. The nearest railway station is Sinduriya Kachari, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Khariya is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Khariya is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khariya

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

Health Facilities in Khariya

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

FAQs about Khariya