Jharka - Harsoli, Khairthal-Tijara

Jharka is a village situated in the Harsoli tehsil of Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from Kotkasim and around 35 km from Alwar. Jhadka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharka is 072192. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.7 hectares and falls under the 301702 pincode. Khairthal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jharka

As per Census 2011, Jharka village has a total population of 1,758 people, consisting of 911 males and 847 females. The village has 319 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,201 literate and 557 illiterate residents. Additionally, 266 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jharka are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,758911847
Child Population (0–6 yrs)235128107
Scheduled Castes (SC)266133133
Literate Population1,201720481
Illiterate Population557191366

Nearby Villages of Jharka

Jharka 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)
MirzapurEast1.14 km
TinkiruriSouth-West1.52 km
KhanpuraheerNorth-West2.34 km
KoompurEast2.62 km
GarhiWest2.64 km
Raipur JatanNorth-East2.70 km
Daulat Nagar MajraSouth-East2.79 km
RadwaNorth2.80 km
MandhaWest2.86 km
Nahar KheraNorth-West3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jharka

Jharka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harsauli, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairthal to Jharka is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Jharka is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharka

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jharka

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jharka 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 <1 km

FAQs about Jharka

Where is Jharka located?

Jharka village is located in Harsoli Tehsil, Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jharka?

The Gram Panchayat of Jharka is Jhadka.

What is the pincode of Jharka?

The pincode of Jharka is 301702.

What is the population of Jharka?

Jharka has a total population of 1,758, including 911 males and 847 females.

How many households are there in Jharka?

There are 319 households in Jharka.

What is the literacy rate in Jharka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jharka is 68.32%. Male literacy is 79.03% and female literacy is 56.79%.