Aru Kheri - Pachpahar, Jhalawar

Aru Kheri is a village situated in the Pachpahar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pachpahar and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Khokhariya Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aru Kheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aru Kheri is 104947. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.13 hectares and falls under the 326512 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Aru Kheri

According to the 2011 Census, Aru Kheri village had a total population of 349 people, including 181 males and 168 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.70%, with male literacy at 72.73% and female literacy at 37.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Aru Kheri

Aru Kheri 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 Aru Kheri

Aru Kheri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hanspura, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Aru Kheri is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Aru Kheri is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aru Kheri

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

Health Facilities in Aru Kheri

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

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