Jamthi - Chicholi, Betul

Jamthi is a village situated in the Chicholi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chicholi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Niwari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamthi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamthi is 485760. The village covers a total geographical area of 561.92 hectares and falls under the 460330 pincode. Chicholi is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Jamthi

According to the 2011 Census, Jamthi village had a total population of 853 people, including 443 males and 410 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.41%, with male literacy at 80.37% and female literacy at 55.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 832.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamthi

Jamthi 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 Jamthi

Jamthi 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 Maramjhiri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chicholi to Jamthi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Jamthi is about 40 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 Jamthi

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

Health Facilities in Jamthi

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

FAQs about Jamthi