Rankra - Aklera, Jhalawar

Rankra is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Umaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rankra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rankra is 104606. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.61 hectares and falls under the 326039 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Rankra 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 Rankra

As per Census 2011, Rankra village has a total population of 695 people, consisting of 359 males and 336 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 263 literate and 432 illiterate residents. Additionally, 317 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rankra

Rankra 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 Rankra

Public transport in the Rankra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sinduriya Kachari, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Rankra is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Rankra is about 64 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 Rankra

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

Health Facilities in Rankra

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

FAQs about Rankra