Jerat - Patharia, Damoh

Jerat is a village situated in the Patharia tehsil of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patharia and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Damoh. Jerath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jerat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jerat is 462165. The village covers a total geographical area of 1084.36 hectares and falls under the 470666 pincode. Patharia is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Jerat

According to the 2011 Census, Jerat village had a total population of 4,116 people, including 2,195 males and 1,921 females, living in 1,102 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.35%, with male literacy at 83.02% and female literacy at 62.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 681, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Jerat

Jerat 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 Jerat

Jerat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patharia, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patharia to Jerat is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Damoh to Jerat is about 29 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 Jerat

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

Health Facilities in Jerat

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

FAQs about Jerat