Jhalon - Tendukheda, Damoh

Jhalon is a village situated in the Tendukheda tehsil of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tendukheda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Damoh. Jhalon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhalon is 462737. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.52 hectares and falls under the 470880 pincode. Tendukheda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Jhalon

According to the 2011 Census, Jhalon village had a total population of 1,597 people, including 812 males and 785 females, living in 341 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.45%, with male literacy at 83.36% and female literacy at 68.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 605.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhalon

Jhalon 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 Jhalon

Jhalon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Damoh, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tendukheda to Jhalon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Damoh to Jhalon is about 45 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 Jhalon

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

Health Facilities in Jhalon

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

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