Sarkhandiya - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Sarkhandiya is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Sarkhandiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarkhandiya is 103803. The village covers a total geographical area of 469.02 hectares and falls under the 326038 pincode. Sangod is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Sarkhandiya 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 Sarkhandiya

According to the 2011 Census, Sarkhandiya village had a total population of 1,305 people, including 677 males and 628 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.84%, with male literacy at 84.86% and female literacy at 53.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 308, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarkhandiya

Sarkhandiya 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 Sarkhandiya

Sarkhandiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dara, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangod to Sarkhandiya is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Sarkhandiya is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarkhandiya

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

Health Facilities in Sarkhandiya

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

FAQs about Sarkhandiya