Harsh - Bilara, Jodhpur

Harsh is a village situated in the Bilara tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilara and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Jodhpur. Beenjwariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harsh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harsh is 085802. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.48 hectares and falls under the 342602 pincode. Bilara is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Harsh

According to the 2011 Census, Harsh village had a total population of 933 people, including 483 males and 450 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.50%, with male literacy at 65.43% and female literacy at 40.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 488.

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

Nearby Villages of Harsh

Harsh 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 Harsh

Harsh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandawal, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilara to Harsh is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Harsh is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harsh

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

Health Facilities in Harsh

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

FAQs about Harsh