Lhas - Aklera, Jhalawar

Lhas is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Lahas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lhas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lhas is 104444. The village covers a total geographical area of 677.72 hectares and falls under the 326033 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Lhas 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 Lhas

As per Census 2011, Lhas village has a total population of 2,682 people, consisting of 1,398 males and 1,284 females. The village has 542 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 401 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,458 literate and 1,224 illiterate residents. Additionally, 594 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 516 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lhas are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6821,3981,284
Child Population (0–6 yrs)401212189
Scheduled Castes (SC)594316278
Scheduled Tribes (ST)516251265
Literate Population1,458994464
Illiterate Population1,224404820

Nearby Villages of Lhas

Lhas 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)
Khanpuriya Near LahapasyaWest1.50 km
KhareriyaNorth-East1.71 km
SalawadNorth-West1.73 km
LhasiSouth-East1.95 km
LapasyaWest2.26 km
MawasaNorth2.27 km
RanipuraSouth2.60 km
DhoondhaliyaSouth2.63 km
Semali JageerEast2.66 km
MotipuraSouth-East2.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lhas

Lhas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhabra Gugor, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Lhas is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Lhas is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lhas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lhas

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Lhas

Where is Lhas located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Lhas?

The Gram Panchayat of Lhas is Lahas.

What is the pincode of Lhas?

The pincode of Lhas is 326033.

What is the population of Lhas?

Lhas has a total population of 2,682, including 1,398 males and 1,284 females.

How many households are there in Lhas?

There are 542 households in Lhas.

What is the literacy rate in Lhas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lhas is 54.36%. Male literacy is 71.10% and female literacy is 36.14%.