Bhat Kheri - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Bhat Kheri is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 145 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Talawali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhat Kheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhat Kheri is 105253. The village covers a total geographical area of 511.13 hectares and falls under the 326515 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 91 km away.

Bhat Kheri 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 Bhat Kheri

As per Census 2011, Bhat Kheri village has a total population of 923 people, consisting of 467 males and 456 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 397 literate and 526 illiterate residents. Additionally, 151 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhat Kheri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population923467456
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1428656
Scheduled Castes (SC)1518170
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population397237160
Illiterate Population526230296

Nearby Villages of Bhat Kheri

Bhat Kheri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KutkiSouth-East1.54 km
Rapa KheriNorth1.92 km
BilawaliNorth-East2.17 km
Guradiya DeoraSouth-West2.17 km
Harni KheraNorth-West2.19 km
PiplaiNorth2.83 km
TalawaliSouth-East2.99 km
ChistipuraEast3.43 km
Kolvi @ Mandi Rajendrapur (ct)North-East3.53 km
Khasroo KheriSouth-West3.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhat Kheri

Bhat Kheri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chau Mahla, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Bhat Kheri is about 91 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Bhat Kheri is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhat Kheri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhat Kheri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bhat Kheri

Where is Bhat Kheri located?

Bhat Kheri village is located in Gangdhar Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhat Kheri?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhat Kheri is Talawali.

What is the pincode of Bhat Kheri?

The pincode of Bhat Kheri is 326515.

What is the population of Bhat Kheri?

Bhat Kheri has a total population of 923, including 467 males and 456 females.

How many households are there in Bhat Kheri?

There are 166 households in Bhat Kheri.

What is the literacy rate in Bhat Kheri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhat Kheri is 43.01%. Male literacy is 50.75% and female literacy is 35.09%.