Pakhrana - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Pakhrana is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Pakhrana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakhrana is 103854. The village covers a total geographical area of 546.55 hectares and falls under the 326038 pincode. Sangod is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Pakhrana 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 Pakhrana

According to the 2011 Census, Pakhrana village had a total population of 1,364 people, including 729 males and 635 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.04%, with male literacy at 86.28% and female literacy at 49.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakhrana

Pakhrana 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 Pakhrana

Pakhrana 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 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangod to Pakhrana is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Pakhrana is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakhrana

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

Health Facilities in Pakhrana

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

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