Jhiriya - Chaurai, Chhindwara

Jhiriya is a village situated in the Chaurai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaurai and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Zhiriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhiriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhiriya is 494345. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.35 hectares and falls under the 480110 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Jhiriya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jhiriya

According to the 2011 Census, Jhiriya village had a total population of 832 people, including 415 males and 417 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.58%, with male literacy at 74.18% and female literacy at 59.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhiriya

Jhiriya 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 Jhiriya

Jhiriya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Markahandi U Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Jhiriya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Jhiriya is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhiriya

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

Health Facilities in Jhiriya

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

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