Goriya - Manohar Thana, Jhalawar

Goriya is a village situated in the Manohar Thana tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manohar Thana and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Bans Khera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goriya is 104692. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.6 hectares and falls under the 326037 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Goriya

According to the 2011 Census, Goriya village had a total population of 793 people, including 413 males and 380 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.93%, with male literacy at 68.77% and female literacy at 29.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Goriya

Goriya 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 Goriya

Public transport in the Goriya is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chachaura Binaganj, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Goriya is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Goriya is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goriya

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

Health Facilities in Goriya

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

FAQs about Goriya