Pandajhiri - Shahpur, Betul

Pandajhiri is a village situated in the Shahpur tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Fofalya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandajhiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandajhiri is 485985. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.478 hectares and falls under the 460330 pincode. Chicholi is the nearest town.

Pandajhiri 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 Pandajhiri

As per Census 2011, Pandajhiri village has a total population of 635 people, consisting of 317 males and 318 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 292 literate and 343 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 581 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandajhiri

Pandajhiri 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 Pandajhiri

Public transport in the Pandajhiri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhodra Mohar, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Betul to Pandajhiri is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandajhiri

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

Health Facilities in Pandajhiri

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

FAQs about Pandajhiri