Jalaka - Kotkasim, Khairthal-Tijara

Jalaka is a village situated in the Kotkasim tehsil of Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 7 km from Kotkasim and around 54 km from Alwar. Gunsar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalaka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalaka is 072170. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.16 hectares and falls under the 301702 pincode. Khairthal is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Jalaka 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 Jalaka

According to the 2011 Census, Jalaka village had a total population of 750 people, including 385 males and 365 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.44%, with male literacy at 90.68% and female literacy at 63.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalaka

Jalaka 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 Jalaka

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jalaka. The nearest railway station is Khanpur Ahir, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairthal to Jalaka is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Jalaka is about 54 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 Jalaka

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

Health Facilities in Jalaka

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

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