Pejooka - Kotputli, Kotputli-Behror

Pejooka is a village situated in the Kotputli tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 14 km from Kotputli and around 105 km from Jaipur. Basai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pejooka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pejooka is 079095. The village covers a total geographical area of 388 hectares and falls under the 303110 pincode. Kotputli is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Pejooka

As per Census 2011, Pejooka village has a total population of 1,463 people, consisting of 775 males and 688 females. The village has 279 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 232 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 779 literate and 684 illiterate residents. Additionally, 433 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,463775688
Child Population (0–6 yrs)232125107
Scheduled Tribes (ST)433219214
Literate Population779509270
Illiterate Population684266418

Nearby Villages of Pejooka

Pejooka 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)
JahidpuraNorth-East1.47 km
BasaiNorth2.28 km
DadukaWest2.84 km
TooranaSouth2.89 km
NagriwasEast2.90 km
BhalojiNorth-West3.46 km
Nangal PanditpuraNorth3.68 km
TamoriwasNorth-East3.69 km
HansiyawasNorth-East4.03 km
MandliSouth-East4.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pejooka

Pejooka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dabla, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotputli to Pejooka is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaipur to Pejooka is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pejooka

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Pejooka

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

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

FAQs about Pejooka

Where is Pejooka located?

Pejooka village is located in Kotputli Tehsil, Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pejooka?

The Gram Panchayat of Pejooka is Basai.

What is the pincode of Pejooka?

The pincode of Pejooka is 303110.

What is the population of Pejooka?

Pejooka has a total population of 1,463, including 775 males and 688 females.

How many households are there in Pejooka?

There are 279 households in Pejooka.

What is the literacy rate in Pejooka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pejooka is 53.25%. Male literacy is 65.68% and female literacy is 39.24%.