Jarara - Khurja, Bulandshahr

Jarara is a village situated in the Khurja tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurja and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Jarara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarara is 121684. The village covers a total geographical area of 296.37 hectares and falls under the 203131 pincode. Khurja is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Jarara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jarara

As per Census 2011, Jarara village has a total population of 2,407 people, consisting of 1,249 males and 1,158 females. The village has 384 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 436 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,330 literate and 1,077 illiterate residents. Additionally, 381 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jarara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4071,2491,158
Child Population (0–6 yrs)436224212
Scheduled Castes (SC)381208173
Literate Population1,330818512
Illiterate Population1,077431646

Nearby Villages of Jarara

Jarara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Meerpur PahasuSouth-East1.15 km
GhanshyamEast1.52 km
BhullangarhiWest1.55 km
PaharpurNorth-East1.76 km
BhogapurNorth-West2.00 km
NagalSouth2.15 km
Nagliya NarayanpurSouth-West2.41 km
PratappurSouth-East2.58 km
NarayanpurWest2.69 km
Araji JangalEast2.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jarara

Jarara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somna, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khurja to Jarara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Jarara is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jarara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jarara

Where is Jarara located?

Jarara village is located in Khurja Tehsil, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jarara?

Jarara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jarara?

The pincode of Jarara is 203131.

What is the population of Jarara?

Jarara has a total population of 2,407, including 1,249 males and 1,158 females.

How many households are there in Jarara?

There are 384 households in Jarara.

What is the literacy rate in Jarara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jarara is 55.26%. Male literacy is 65.49% and female literacy is 44.21%.