Jawas - Jobat, Alirajpur

Jawas is a village situated in the Jobat tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jobat and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Alirajpur. Dekalkuwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jawas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jawas is 504976. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.66 hectares and falls under the 457993 pincode. Jobat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Jawas 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 Jawas

According to the 2011 Census, Jawas village had a total population of 410 people, including 211 males and 199 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 19.94%, with male literacy at 23.95% and female literacy at 15.58%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 410.

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

Nearby Villages of Jawas

Jawas 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 Jawas

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jawas. The nearest railway station is Anas, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jobat to Jawas is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Jawas is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jawas

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

Health Facilities in Jawas

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

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