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

As per Census 2011, Jahra village has a total population of 2,307 people, consisting of 1,249 males and 1,058 females. The village has 467 households and a sex ratio of 847 females per 1,000 males. There are 286 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,344 literate and 963 illiterate residents. Additionally, 478 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,131 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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