Jhiranya - Thikri, Barwani

Jhiranya is a village situated in the Thikri tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thikri and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Khurampura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhiranya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhiranya is 478228. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.56 hectares and falls under the 451660 pincode. Anjad is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Jhiranya

As per Census 2011, Jhiranya village has a total population of 710 people, consisting of 344 males and 366 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 1,063 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 357 literate and 353 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 554 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhiranya

Jhiranya 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 Jhiranya

Public transport in the Jhiranya is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anjad to Jhiranya is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Jhiranya is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhiranya

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

Health Facilities in Jhiranya

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

FAQs about Jhiranya