Methoon - Aklera, Jhalawar

Methoon is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Methoon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Methoon is 104431. The village covers a total geographical area of 720.02 hectares and falls under the 326033 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Methoon 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 Methoon

According to the 2011 Census, Methoon village had a total population of 1,739 people, including 896 males and 843 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.36%, with male literacy at 73.57% and female literacy at 30.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,123.

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

Nearby Villages of Methoon

Methoon 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 Methoon

Methoon 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 88.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Methoon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Methoon is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Methoon

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

Health Facilities in Methoon

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

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