Jhilai - Niwai, Tonk

Jhilai is a village situated in the Niwai tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niwai and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Jhilai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhilai is 092908. The village covers a total geographical area of 1452.31 hectares and falls under the 304025 pincode. Niwai is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Jhilai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Niwai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhilai

According to the 2011 Census, Jhilai village had a total population of 5,758 people, including 2,963 males and 2,795 females, living in 1,037 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.46%, with male literacy at 85.38% and female literacy at 54.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,399, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhilai

Jhilai 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 Jhilai

Jhilai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bansthali Niwai, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Niwai to Jhilai is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Jhilai is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhilai

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

Health Facilities in Jhilai

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

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