Padlya - Aklera, Jhalawar

Padlya is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Amrit Kheri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padlya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padlya is 104502. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.62 hectares and falls under the 326039 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Padlya 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 Padlya

According to the 2011 Census, Padlya village had a total population of 869 people, including 446 males and 423 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.21%, with male literacy at 62.01% and female literacy at 26.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 426.

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

Nearby Villages of Padlya

Padlya 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 Padlya

Padlya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhabra Gugor, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Padlya is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Padlya 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 Padlya

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

Health Facilities in Padlya

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

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