Jhirpa - Tamia, Chhindwara

Jhirpa is a village situated in the Tamia tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamia and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Jhirpa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhirpa is 493679. The village covers a total geographical area of 932.62 hectares and falls under the 480559 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Jhirpa

According to the 2011 Census, Jhirpa village had a total population of 1,131 people, including 585 males and 546 females, living in 274 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.58%, with male literacy at 83.30% and female literacy at 63.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 562.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhirpa

Jhirpa 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 Jhirpa

Jhirpa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bankhedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Jhirpa is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Jhirpa is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhirpa

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

Health Facilities in Jhirpa

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

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