Jarga - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Jarga is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Jarga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarga is 103871. The village covers a total geographical area of 820.11 hectares and falls under the 326038 pincode. Jhalawar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Jarga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jarga

According to the 2011 Census, Jarga village had a total population of 1,504 people, including 779 males and 725 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.99%, with male literacy at 85.88% and female literacy at 54.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 303.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarga

Jarga 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 Jarga

Jarga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dara, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalawar to Jarga is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarga

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

Health Facilities in Jarga

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

FAQs about Jarga