Pura - Pirawa, Jhalawar

Pura is a village situated in the Pirawa tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pirawa and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Gelani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura is 105104. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.47 hectares and falls under the 326513 pincode. Pirawa is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Pura 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 Pura

According to the 2011 Census, Pura village had a total population of 568 people, including 293 males and 275 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.26%, with male literacy at 90.46% and female literacy at 60.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Pura

Pura 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 Pura

Public transport in the Pura 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 84.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pirawa to Pura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Pura is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pura

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

Health Facilities in Pura

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

FAQs about Pura