Jhanjhagi - Tirodi, Balaghat

Jhanjhagi is a village situated in the Tirodi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirodi and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Nawegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhanjhagi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhanjhagi is 497356. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.47 hectares and falls under the 481449 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Jhanjhagi

As per Census 2011, Jhanjhagi village has a total population of 907 people, consisting of 443 males and 464 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 679 literate and 228 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhanjhagi

Jhanjhagi 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 Jhanjhagi

Jhanjhagi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Jhanjhagi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Jhanjhagi is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhanjhagi

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

Health Facilities in Jhanjhagi

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

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