Jhiran - Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar, Alirajpur

Jhiran is a village situated in the Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Bhavra and around 28 km from Alirajpur. Jhiran village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhiran is 504956. The village covers a total geographical area of 921.08 hectares and falls under the 457882 pincode. Bhavra is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jhiran

As per Census 2011, Jhiran village has a total population of 2,377 people, consisting of 1,153 males and 1,224 females. The village has 478 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 541 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 546 literate and 1,831 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,276 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3771,1531,224
Child Population (0–6 yrs)541258283
Scheduled Castes (SC)1376
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,2761,0991,177
Literate Population546340206
Illiterate Population1,8318131,018

Nearby Villages of Jhiran

Jhiran 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)
MayawatNorth-West2.44 km
BarkhedaWest2.65 km
TemachiSouth-West3.55 km
DekalkuwaEast3.85 km
Miriyawat ChhotiNorth-West3.98 km
Miryawat BadiNorth-West4.08 km
JawasEast4.12 km
JawaniyaNorth4.23 km
KilanaNorth-East4.40 km
Bada ItaraSouth-East4.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jhiran

Jhiran is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhamarda, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhavra to Jhiran is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Jhiran is about 28 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 Jhiran

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

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

Health Facilities in Jhiran

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

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

FAQs about Jhiran

Where is Jhiran located?

Jhiran village is located in Chandra Shekhar Azad Nagar Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhiran?

Jhiran is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jhiran?

The pincode of Jhiran is 457882.

What is the population of Jhiran?

Jhiran has a total population of 2,377, including 1,153 males and 1,224 females.

How many households are there in Jhiran?

There are 478 households in Jhiran.

What is the literacy rate in Jhiran?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhiran is 22.97%. Male literacy is 29.49% and female literacy is 16.83%.