Kajra - Surajgarh, Jhunjhunu

Kajra is a village situated in the Surajgarh tehsil of Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from Chirawa and around 52 km from Jhunjhunun. Kajra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kajra is 071214. The village covers a total geographical area of 574.84 hectares and falls under the 333030 pincode. Surajgarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kajra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pilani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhunjhunu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kajra

According to the 2011 Census, Kajra village had a total population of 2,748 people, including 1,426 males and 1,322 females, living in 465 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.16%, with male literacy at 85.16% and female literacy at 64.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 506, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Kajra

Kajra 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 Kajra

Kajra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surajgarh, while the nearest airport is Bhiwani Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Surajgarh to Kajra is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhunjhunun to Kajra is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kajra

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

Health Facilities in Kajra

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

FAQs about Kajra