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

According to the 2011 Census, Jaora village had a total population of 2,499 people, including 1,268 males and 1,231 females, living in 543 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.20%, with male literacy at 82.54% and female literacy at 65.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Jaora