Jatwar - Iglas, Aligarh

Jatwar is a village situated in the Iglas tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iglas and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Jatwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jatwar is 122775. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.61 hectares and falls under the 204101 pincode. Iglas is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Jatwar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Iglas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hathras Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jatwar

According to the 2011 Census, Jatwar village had a total population of 1,920 people, including 1,043 males and 877 females, living in 317 households. The sex ratio was 841 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.13%, with male literacy at 85.29% and female literacy at 54.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 387.

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

Nearby Villages of Jatwar

Jatwar 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 Jatwar

Jatwar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sonai, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Iglas to Jatwar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Jatwar is about 32 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 Jatwar

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

Health Facilities in Jatwar

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

FAQs about Jatwar