Soori - Aklera, Jhalawar

Soori is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Umaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soori is 104605. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.83 hectares and falls under the 326039 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Soori 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 Soori

According to the 2011 Census, Soori village had a total population of 381 people, including 211 males and 170 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 806 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.37%, with male literacy at 52.87% and female literacy at 22.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220.

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

Nearby Villages of Soori

Soori 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 Soori

Public transport in the Soori 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 96.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Soori is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Soori is about 62 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 Soori

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

Health Facilities in Soori

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

FAQs about Soori