Rapa Kheri - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Rapa Kheri is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 142 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Talawali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rapa Kheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rapa Kheri is 105227. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.35 hectares and falls under the 326515 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 92 km away.

Rapa 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 Rapa Kheri

According to the 2011 Census, Rapa Kheri village had a total population of 407 people, including 210 males and 197 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.60%, with male literacy at 77.40% and female literacy at 45.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Rapa Kheri

Rapa 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Rapa Kheri

Rapa Kheri 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 110.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Rapa Kheri is about 92 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Rapa Kheri is about 142 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 Rapa Kheri

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

Health Facilities in Rapa 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 Rapa Kheri village are given below:

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