Jakhoda - Sapotra, Karauli

Jakhoda is a village situated in the Sapotra tehsil of Karauli district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sapotra and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Karauli. Jakhoda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakhoda is 076947. The village covers a total geographical area of 780.92 hectares and falls under the 322218 pincode. Gangapur City is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Jakhoda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sapotra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jakhoda

According to the 2011 Census, Jakhoda village had a total population of 3,068 people, including 1,691 males and 1,377 females, living in 527 households. The sex ratio was 814 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.10%, with male literacy at 79.35% and female literacy at 41.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 500, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,412.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,0681,6911,377
Child Population (0–6 yrs)416248168
Scheduled Castes (SC)500274226
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,412790622
Literate Population1,6471,145502
Illiterate Population1,421546875

Nearby Villages of Jakhoda

Jakhoda 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)
AurachSouth-West2.40 km
ChoragaonSouth2.47 km
TursangpuraSouth-East2.51 km
Sewiya PuraNorth-East2.64 km
GopipuraEast2.78 km
HarisinghpuraNorth3.12 km
BairundaNorth-West3.25 km
Kali DoongriEast3.45 km
RanetaSouth-West3.45 km
PeelodapuraNorth-East3.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jakhoda

Jakhoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Narayanpur Tatwar, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Gangapur City to Jakhoda is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karauli to Jakhoda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakhoda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jakhoda

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

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

FAQs about Jakhoda

Where is Jakhoda located?

Jakhoda village is located in Sapotra Tehsil, Karauli district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jakhoda?

Jakhoda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jakhoda?

The pincode of Jakhoda is 322218.

What is the population of Jakhoda?

Jakhoda had a total population of 3,068, including 1,691 males and 1,377 females.

How many households are there in Jakhoda?

Jakhoda had 527 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jakhoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jakhoda was 62.10%. Male literacy was 79.35% and female literacy was 41.52%.