Rojhana - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Rojhana is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Rojhana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rojhana is 105219. The village covers a total geographical area of 794.57 hectares and falls under the 326516 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

Rojhana 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 Rojhana

As per Census 2011, Rojhana village has a total population of 1,637 people, consisting of 821 males and 816 females. The village has 333 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 225 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 756 literate and 881 illiterate residents. Additionally, 288 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,637821816
Child Population (0–6 yrs)225120105
Scheduled Castes (SC)288147141
Scheduled Tribes (ST)624
Literate Population756498258
Illiterate Population881323558

Nearby Villages of Rojhana

Rojhana 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)
GuwaladEast1.57 km
Nipaniya KalooNorth-West2.10 km
HasamadiNorth2.28 km
PiplyaNorth-East2.39 km
Loona KheraSouth-West2.46 km
MelkiSouth2.50 km
KarnaliyaNorth2.65 km
Naya KheraEast2.88 km
KhurchaniyaSouth-East3.16 km
Loona KheriSouth-West3.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rojhana

Rojhana 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 Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Rojhana is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Rojhana is about 123 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 Rojhana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rojhana

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

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

FAQs about Rojhana

Where is Rojhana located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Rojhana?

Rojhana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rojhana?

The pincode of Rojhana is 326516.

What is the population of Rojhana?

Rojhana has a total population of 1,637, including 821 males and 816 females.

How many households are there in Rojhana?

There are 333 households in Rojhana.

What is the literacy rate in Rojhana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rojhana is 46.18%. Male literacy is 60.66% and female literacy is 31.62%.