Jaora - Athner, Betul

Jaora is a village situated in the Athner tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Athner and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Jawara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaora is 485463. The village covers a total geographical area of 930.66 hectares and falls under the 460110 pincode. Athner is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Jaora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Betul Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jaora

As per Census 2011, Jaora village has a total population of 2,499 people, consisting of 1,268 males and 1,231 females. The village has 543 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 313 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,622 literate and 877 illiterate residents. Additionally, 137 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4991,2681,231
Child Population (0–6 yrs)313157156
Scheduled Castes (SC)1376968
Scheduled Tribes (ST)351817
Literate Population1,622917705
Illiterate Population877351526

Nearby Villages of Jaora

Jaora 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BijasaniNorth-West2.50 km
GunkhedSouth-West2.89 km
ThaniSouth-East3.12 km
GujarmalSouth3.69 km
TipnapurNorth3.96 km
MusakhediNorth-West4.11 km
MandhviWest4.21 km
GudhiNorth-East5.09 km
SawangiSouth-West5.40 km
BorpaniNorth-West5.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jaora

Jaora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Betul, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athner to Jaora is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Jaora is about 35 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 Jaora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jaora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Jaora

Where is Jaora located?

Jaora village is located in Athner Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jaora?

The Gram Panchayat of Jaora is Jawara.

What is the pincode of Jaora?

The pincode of Jaora is 460110.

What is the population of Jaora?

Jaora has a total population of 2,499, including 1,268 males and 1,231 females.

How many households are there in Jaora?

There are 543 households in Jaora.

What is the literacy rate in Jaora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jaora is 64.91%. Male literacy is 72.32% and female literacy is 57.27%.