Dhara Kheri - Pirawa, Jhalawar

Dhara Kheri is a village situated in the Pirawa tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pirawa and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Kotri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhara Kheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhara Kheri is 105158. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.03 hectares and falls under the 326034 pincode. Pirawa is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Dhara 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 Jhalrapatan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhara Kheri

According to the 2011 Census, Dhara Kheri village had a total population of 356 people, including 180 males and 176 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.51%, with male literacy at 74.51% and female literacy at 31.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhara Kheri

Dhara 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 Dhara Kheri

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dhara Kheri. The nearest railway station is Bhawani Mandi, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pirawa to Dhara Kheri is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Dhara Kheri is about 70 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 Dhara Kheri

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

Health Facilities in Dhara 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 Dhara Kheri village are given below:

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