Jharaka - Mawana, Meerut

Jharaka is a village situated in the Mawana tehsil of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mawana and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Meerut. Jharaka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharaka is 118799. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.56 hectares and falls under the 250404 pincode. Haribanapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Jharaka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hastinapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bijnor Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jharaka

As per Census 2011, Jharaka village has a total population of 733 people, consisting of 393 males and 340 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 461 literate and 272 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population733393340
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1176354
Literate Population461305156
Illiterate Population27288184

Nearby Villages of Jharaka

Jharaka 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)
Daulatpur Urf MamipurWest0.91 km
AidalpurNorth1.04 km
LatifpurSouth-East1.17 km
PathanpurSouth1.26 km
Kanker KheraEast1.37 km
Nagli KhadarNorth1.86 km
BamnauliNorth-East2.01 km
Kishanpur KhadarEast2.32 km
GajrauliNorth2.55 km
RoopraNorth-East2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jharaka

Jharaka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chandpur Siau Halt, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haribanapur to Jharaka is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Meerut to Jharaka is about 40 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 Jharaka

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jharaka

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jharaka

Where is Jharaka located?

Jharaka village is located in Mawana Tehsil, Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jharaka?

Jharaka is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jharaka?

The pincode of Jharaka is 250404.

What is the population of Jharaka?

Jharaka has a total population of 733, including 393 males and 340 females.

How many households are there in Jharaka?

There are 136 households in Jharaka.

What is the literacy rate in Jharaka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jharaka is 62.89%. Male literacy is 77.61% and female literacy is 45.88%.