Pura - Asnawar, Jhalawar

Pura is a village situated in the Asnawar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from Jhalrapatan and around 12 km from Jhalawar. Rooparel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura is 104086. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.56 hectares and falls under the 326021 pincode. Jhalrapatan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Pura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pura

According to the 2011 Census, Pura village had a total population of 514 people, including 279 males and 235 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 842 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.59%, with male literacy at 77.92% and female literacy at 43.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Pura

Pura 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 Pura

Pura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhalawar Road, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalrapatan to Pura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Pura is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pura

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

Health Facilities in Pura

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

FAQs about Pura