Sankheri - Aklera, Jhalawar

Sankheri is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Amrit Kheri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankheri is 104463. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.1 hectares and falls under the 326039 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sankheri 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 Sankheri

According to the 2011 Census, Sankheri village had a total population of 496 people, including 249 males and 247 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.25%, with male literacy at 73.17% and female literacy at 39.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 433.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankheri

Sankheri 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 Sankheri

Sankheri 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 90.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Sankheri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Sankheri is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankheri

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

Health Facilities in Sankheri

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

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