Jholiya - Katthiwara, Alirajpur

Jholiya is a village situated in the Katthiwara tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 60 km from Alirajpur and around 60 km from Alirajpur. Rthodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jholiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jholiya is 505160. The village covers a total geographical area of 555.66 hectares and falls under the 457885 pincode. Bhavra is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Jholiya 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 Jholiya

According to the 2011 Census, Jholiya village had a total population of 503 people, including 255 males and 248 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 18.92%, with male literacy at 25.36% and female literacy at 12.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 500.

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

Nearby Villages of Jholiya

Jholiya 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 Jholiya

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jholiya. The nearest railway station is Dahod, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhavra to Jholiya is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Jholiya is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jholiya

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

Health Facilities in Jholiya

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

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