Harni Khera - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Harni Khera is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 133 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Paraliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harni Khera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harni Khera is 105228. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.31 hectares and falls under the 326515 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 88 km away.

Harni Khera 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 Harni Khera

As per Census 2011, Harni Khera village has a total population of 712 people, consisting of 360 males and 352 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 393 literate and 319 illiterate residents. Additionally, 183 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Harni Khera are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population712360352
Child Population (0–6 yrs)794039
Scheduled Castes (SC)1838796
Literate Population393252141
Illiterate Population319108211

Nearby Villages of Harni Khera

Harni Khera 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)
Bhat KheriSouth-East2.19 km
Rapa KheriEast2.29 km
PiplaiNorth-East2.31 km
RanayraNorth2.50 km
ParaliyaWest2.70 km
Guradiya DeoraSouth2.88 km
Deoriya KanwalNorth-West2.99 km
Nipaniya JhalaWest3.26 km
BilawaliEast3.67 km
KutkiSouth-East3.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Harni Khera

Harni Khera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chau Mahla, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Harni Khera is about 88 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Harni Khera is about 133 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harni Khera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Harni Khera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Harni Khera

Where is Harni Khera located?

Harni Khera village is located in Gangdhar Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harni Khera?

The Gram Panchayat of Harni Khera is Paraliya.

What is the pincode of Harni Khera?

The pincode of Harni Khera is 326515.

What is the population of Harni Khera?

Harni Khera has a total population of 712, including 360 males and 352 females.

How many households are there in Harni Khera?

There are 121 households in Harni Khera.

What is the literacy rate in Harni Khera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harni Khera is 55.20%. Male literacy is 70.00% and female literacy is 40.06%.