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

As per Census 2011, Goriya village has a total population of 793 people, consisting of 413 males and 380 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 333 literate and 460 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Goriya are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population793413380
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1266462
Scheduled Castes (SC)582830
Literate Population33324093
Illiterate Population460173287

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ParthipuraNorth0.61 km
KoonjariSouth0.79 km
UdpuryaNorth1.23 km
ChhanSouth-East1.92 km
KoonjranWest2.11 km
DhabaNorth-East2.20 km
Kishanpuriya @ Mogya BehEast2.24 km
Poonya KheraSouth2.35 km
KhuriNorth-West2.37 km
BhoomriyaNorth-East2.45 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Goriya

Where is Goriya located?

Goriya village is located in Manohar Thana Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Goriya?

The Gram Panchayat of Goriya is Bans Khera.

What is the pincode of Goriya?

The pincode of Goriya is 326037.

What is the population of Goriya?

Goriya has a total population of 793, including 413 males and 380 females.

How many households are there in Goriya?

There are 156 households in Goriya.

What is the literacy rate in Goriya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Goriya is 41.99%. Male literacy is 58.11% and female literacy is 24.47%.