Khurchaniya - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Khurchaniya is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Keloo Khera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khurchaniya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khurchaniya is 105265. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.55 hectares and falls under the 326516 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Khurchaniya 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 Khurchaniya

According to the 2011 Census, Khurchaniya village had a total population of 942 people, including 487 males and 455 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.18%, with male literacy at 75.70% and female literacy at 36.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 377, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Khurchaniya

Khurchaniya 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 Khurchaniya

Khurchaniya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nathukheri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Khurchaniya is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Khurchaniya is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khurchaniya

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

Health Facilities in Khurchaniya

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

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