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

According to the 2011 Census, Jharka village had a total population of 1,758 people, including 911 males and 847 females, living in 319 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.86%, with male literacy at 91.95% and female literacy at 65.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Jharka