Jhirikhapa - Multai, Betul

Jhirikhapa is a village situated in the Multai tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Multai and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Bothiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhirikhapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhirikhapa is 486109. The village covers a total geographical area of 333.78 hectares and falls under the 460557 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Jhirikhapa

According to the 2011 Census, Jhirikhapa village had a total population of 406 people, including 206 males and 200 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.13%, with male literacy at 75.58% and female literacy at 50.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 385.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhirikhapa

Jhirikhapa 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 Jhirikhapa

Jhirikhapa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amla Jn, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Jhirikhapa is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Jhirikhapa 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 Jhirikhapa

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

Health Facilities in Jhirikhapa

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

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