Jharo Kala - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Jharo Kala is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Jharo Kala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharo Kala is 214222. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.91 hectares and falls under the 231208 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Jharo Kala 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 Duddhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jharo Kala

According to the 2011 Census, Jharo Kala village had a total population of 2,470 people, including 1,284 males and 1,186 females, living in 443 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.11%, with male literacy at 69.63% and female literacy at 43.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 605, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,423.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharo Kala

Jharo Kala 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 Jharo Kala

Jharo Kala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jharokhas, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Jharo Kala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Jharo Kala is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharo Kala

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

Health Facilities in Jharo Kala

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

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