Jawar - Iglas, Aligarh

Jawar is a village situated in the Iglas tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iglas and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Jawar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jawar is 122894. The village covers a total geographical area of 645.28 hectares and falls under the 204213 pincode. Aligarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Jawar 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 Jawar

According to the 2011 Census, Jawar village had a total population of 6,904 people, including 3,696 males and 3,208 females, living in 1,081 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.87%, with male literacy at 72.32% and female literacy at 43.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,419.

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

Nearby Villages of Jawar

Jawar 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 Jawar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jawar. The nearest railway station is Sonai, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aligarh to Jawar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Jawar 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 Jawar

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

Health Facilities in Jawar

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

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