Jiyajigarh - Tonk Khurd, Dewas

Jiyajigarh is a village situated in the Tonk Khurd tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tonk Khurd and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Jiwajigad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jiyajigarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jiyajigarh is 473363. The village covers a total geographical area of 731.46 hectares and falls under the 455116 pincode. Sonkatch is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Jiyajigarh

As per Census 2011, Jiyajigarh village has a total population of 2,100 people, consisting of 1,103 males and 997 females. The village has 530 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 310 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,190 literate and 910 illiterate residents. Additionally, 365 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jiyajigarh

Jiyajigarh 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 Jiyajigarh

Jiyajigarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Berchha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonkatch to Jiyajigarh is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Jiyajigarh is about 46 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 Jiyajigarh

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

Health Facilities in Jiyajigarh

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

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