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

According to the 2011 Census, Jhiran village had a total population of 2,377 people, including 1,153 males and 1,224 females, living in 478 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 29.74%, with male literacy at 37.99% and female literacy at 21.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,276.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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