Saranga Khera - Jhalrapatan, Jhalawar

Saranga Khera is a village situated in the Jhalrapatan tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jhalrapatan and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Teetarwasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saranga Khera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saranga Khera is 104117. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.65 hectares and falls under the 326023 pincode. Jhalrapatan is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Saranga 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 Jhalrapatan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Saranga Khera

As per Census 2011, Saranga Khera village has a total population of 478 people, consisting of 239 males and 239 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 256 literate and 222 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 364 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population478239239
Child Population (0–6 yrs)965046
Scheduled Castes (SC)573225
Scheduled Tribes (ST)364181183
Literate Population256131125
Illiterate Population222108114

Nearby Villages of Saranga Khera

Saranga 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)
ShyopurNorth1.36 km
MangalNorth-East1.78 km
DondaSouth1.81 km
Jarel ChoukiEast2.22 km
TeetarwasaWest2.58 km
SemliNorth-West2.68 km
ChandloiNorth-East2.84 km
JagannathpuriSouth-West2.93 km
Biriya Kheri KalanNorth3.06 km
Chandiya KheriEast3.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saranga Khera

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Saranga Khera. The nearest railway station is Jhalawar Road, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalrapatan to Saranga Khera is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Saranga Khera is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saranga Khera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Saranga 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 Saranga Khera village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Saranga Khera

Where is Saranga Khera located?

Saranga Khera village is located in Jhalrapatan Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saranga Khera?

The Gram Panchayat of Saranga Khera is Teetarwasa.

What is the pincode of Saranga Khera?

The pincode of Saranga Khera is 326023.

What is the population of Saranga Khera?

Saranga Khera has a total population of 478, including 239 males and 239 females.

How many households are there in Saranga Khera?

There are 85 households in Saranga Khera.

What is the literacy rate in Saranga Khera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saranga Khera is 53.56%. Male literacy is 54.81% and female literacy is 52.30%.