Jara - Konch, Jalaun

Jara is a village situated in the Konch tehsil of Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Jalaun. Jara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jara is 151871. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.63 hectares and falls under the 285205 pincode. Jalaun is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Jara 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 Madhaugarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalaun Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jara

According to the 2011 Census, Jara village had a total population of 1,081 people, including 595 males and 486 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 817 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.54%, with male literacy at 84.93% and female literacy at 57.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 197.

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

Nearby Villages of Jara

Jara 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 Jara

Jara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalaun to Jara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalaun to Jara is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jara

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

Health Facilities in Jara

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

FAQs about Jara