Hod - Khandela, Sikar

Hod is a village situated in the Khandela tehsil of Sikar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 14 km from Sri Madhopur and around 65 km from Sikar. Dulhepura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hod is 081984. The village covers a total geographical area of 840.47 hectares and falls under the 332709 pincode. Khandela is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Hod

According to the 2011 Census, Hod village had a total population of 1,969 people, including 1,004 males and 965 females, living in 336 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.74%, with male literacy at 85.52% and female literacy at 59.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 290, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Hod

Hod 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 Hod

Hod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khachera, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandela to Hod is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sikar to Hod is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hod

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

Health Facilities in Hod

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

FAQs about Hod