Jhanjhar

Jhanjhar is a village located in Nepanagar tehsil of Burhanpur district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Nepanagar (tehsildar office) and 12km away from district headquarter Burhanpur. As per 2009 stats, Ziri is the gram panchayat of Jhanjhar village.

Jhanjhar has its own place in the vibrant Burhanpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Jhanjhar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhanjhar is 506395. The village spans a total geographical area of 259.72 hectares. Burhanpur is nearest town to Jhanjhar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jhanjhar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nepanagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Khandwa Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Jhanjhar

Below is a concise population overview of Jhanjhar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,641 836 805
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 385 202 183
Scheduled Castes (SC) 17 10 7
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,272 648 624
Literate Population 423 246 177
Illiterate Population 1,218 590 628

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Jhanjhar village:

  • The total population of Jhanjhar village is around 1,641, including approximately 836 males and 805 females, with a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 385 children aged 0–6 years in Jhanjhar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Jhanjhar village has 17 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,272 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Jhanjhar village is about 25.78%, with male literacy at 29.43% and female literacy at 21.99%.
  • There are around 296 households in Jhanjhar village.

Connectivity of Jhanjhar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jhanjhar. As per the 2011 stats, Jhanjhar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Jhanjhar

Knowing the nearby villages of Jhanjhar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jhanjhar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhanjhar

Where is Jhanjhar located?
Jhanjhar village is situated in Nepanagar Tehsil, within the Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jhanjhar?
The Gram Panchayat of Jhanjhar is Ziri (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Jhanjhar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jhanjhar is 1,641, with 836 males and 805 females.
How many households are there in Jhanjhar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jhanjhar village has a total of 296 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jhanjhar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jhanjhar is 25.78%. The male literacy rate is 29.43%, while the female literacy rate is 21.99%.