Sooliya - Pachpahar, Jhalawar

Sooliya is a village situated in the Pachpahar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pachpahar and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Sooliya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sooliya is 104872. The village covers a total geographical area of 1277.04 hectares and falls under the 326502 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Sooliya 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 Sooliya

As per Census 2011, Sooliya village has a total population of 2,431 people, consisting of 1,233 males and 1,198 females. The village has 409 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 377 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,254 literate and 1,177 illiterate residents. Additionally, 477 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 172 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4311,2331,198
Child Population (0–6 yrs)377181196
Scheduled Castes (SC)477237240
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1729181
Literate Population1,254825429
Illiterate Population1,177408769

Nearby Villages of Sooliya

Sooliya 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)
BishaniyaSouth2.38 km
Anwali KalanNorth-East2.58 km
LasooriyaSouth2.73 km
GuradiSouth-East2.75 km
KesodaNorth-West2.86 km
GangpuraSouth-West2.89 km
SemlibaktaEast3.27 km
ChaoukiNorth3.49 km
Kheta KheraSouth-East3.99 km
Bakani KhurdEast4.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sooliya

Sooliya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhawani Mandi, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Sooliya is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Sooliya is about 38 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 Sooliya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sooliya

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

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

FAQs about Sooliya

Where is Sooliya located?

Sooliya village is located in Pachpahar Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sooliya?

Sooliya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sooliya?

The pincode of Sooliya is 326502.

What is the population of Sooliya?

Sooliya has a total population of 2,431, including 1,233 males and 1,198 females.

How many households are there in Sooliya?

There are 409 households in Sooliya.

What is the literacy rate in Sooliya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sooliya is 51.58%. Male literacy is 66.91% and female literacy is 35.81%.