Sakariya - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Sakariya 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 130 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Guradiya Jhala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakariya is 105212. The village covers a total geographical area of 818.58 hectares and falls under the 326516 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Sakariya 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 Sakariya

According to the 2011 Census, Sakariya village had a total population of 1,347 people, including 687 males and 660 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.68%, with male literacy at 73.27% and female literacy at 39.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 205.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakariya

Sakariya 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 Sakariya

Sakariya 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 107.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Sakariya is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Sakariya is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakariya

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

Health Facilities in Sakariya

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

FAQs about Sakariya