Khatkar - Bakani, Jhalawar

Khatkar is a village situated in the Bakani tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from Jhalrapatan and around 35 km from Jhalawar. Salawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khatkar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatkar is 104272. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.12 hectares and falls under the 326023 pincode. Jhalrapatan is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Khatkar 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 Khatkar

According to the 2011 Census, Khatkar village had a total population of 533 people, including 269 males and 264 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.25%, with male literacy at 69.70% and female literacy at 29.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Khatkar

Khatkar 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 Khatkar

Khatkar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhuankheri, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalrapatan to Khatkar is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Khatkar is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khatkar

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

Health Facilities in Khatkar

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

FAQs about Khatkar