Kethooni - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Kethooni is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Jarga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kethooni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kethooni is 103839. The village covers a total geographical area of 351.65 hectares and falls under the 326038 pincode. Jhalawar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Kethooni 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 Kethooni

According to the 2011 Census, Kethooni village had a total population of 193 people, including 98 males and 95 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.49%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 54.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Kethooni

Kethooni 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 Kethooni

Kethooni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dara, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalawar to Kethooni is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kethooni

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

Health Facilities in Kethooni

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

FAQs about Kethooni