Jithana - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Jithana is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Dahi Khera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jithana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jithana is 103870. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.25 hectares and falls under the 326038 pincode. Jhalawar is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Jithana 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 Jithana

According to the 2011 Census, Jithana village had a total population of 400 people, including 207 males and 193 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.55%, with male literacy at 88.59% and female literacy at 53.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Jithana

Jithana 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 Jithana

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jithana. The nearest railway station is Dara, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalawar to Jithana is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jithana

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

Health Facilities in Jithana

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

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