Alafsar - Fatehpur, Sikar

Alafsar is a village situated in the Fatehpur tehsil of Sikar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Sikar. Hirna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alafsar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alafsar is 081304. The village covers a total geographical area of 616 hectares and falls under the 332303 pincode. Fatehpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Alafsar

According to the 2011 Census, Alafsar village had a total population of 1,145 people, including 591 males and 554 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.10%, with male literacy at 93.90% and female literacy at 75.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Alafsar

Alafsar 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 Alafsar

Public transport in the Alafsar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Fatehpur Shekhawati, while the nearest airport is Bhiwani Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehpur to Alafsar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sikar to Alafsar is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alafsar

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

Health Facilities in Alafsar

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

FAQs about Alafsar