Bharka Village - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Bharka is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Para Peepli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bharka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharka is 105235. The village covers a total geographical area of 846.35 hectares and falls under the 326515 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 102 km away.

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

Population of Bharka

As per Census 2011, Bharka village has a total population of 870 people, consisting of 437 males and 433 females. The village has 189 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 293 literate and 577 illiterate residents. Additionally, 112 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bharka

Bharka 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 Bharka

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bharka. The nearest railway station is Nathukheri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Bharka is about 102 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Bharka is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bharka

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

Health Facilities in Bharka

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

FAQs about Bharka