Jahra - Bamanwas, Sawai Madhopur

Jahra is a village situated in the Bamanwas tehsil of Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bamanwas and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Sawai Madhopur. Jahira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jahra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jahra is 077229. The village covers a total geographical area of 793.53 hectares and falls under the 322211 pincode. Gangapur City is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Jahra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jahra

According to the 2011 Census, Jahra village had a total population of 2,307 people, including 1,249 males and 1,058 females, living in 467 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.50%, with male literacy at 84.88% and female literacy at 45.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 478, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,131.

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

Nearby Villages of Jahra

Jahra 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 Jahra

Jahra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gangapur City, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur City to Jahra is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sawai Madhopur to Jahra is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jahra

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

Health Facilities in Jahra

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

FAQs about Jahra