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

According to the 2011 Census, Jharaka village had a total population of 733 people, including 393 males and 340 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.84%, with male literacy at 92.42% and female literacy at 54.55%.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Jharaka