Jatashankar - Bagli, Dewas

Jatashankar is a village situated in the Bagli tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagli and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Jatashankar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jatashankar is 473995. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.32 hectares and falls under the 455227 pincode. Bagli is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Jatashankar

As per Census 2011, Jatashankar village has a total population of 913 people, consisting of 467 males and 446 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 349 literate and 564 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 841 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jatashankar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jatashankar

Jatashankar 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 Jatashankar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jatashankar. The nearest railway station is Choral, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagli to Jatashankar is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Jatashankar is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jatashankar

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

Health Facilities in Jatashankar

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

FAQs about Jatashankar