Shola - Khandela, Sikar

Shola is a village situated in the Khandela tehsil of Sikar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from Sri Madhopur and around 48 km from Sikar. Khatundara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shola is 081994. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.81 hectares and falls under the 332722 pincode. Khandela is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Shola 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 Shola

According to the 2011 Census, Shola village had a total population of 697 people, including 351 males and 346 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.64%, with male literacy at 91.80% and female literacy at 61.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, 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 Shola

Shola 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 Shola

Shola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shri Madhopur, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandela to Shola is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sikar to Shola is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shola

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

Health Facilities in Shola

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

FAQs about Shola