Jhakrud - Dharampuri, Dhar

Jhakrud is a village situated in the Dharampuri tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharampuri and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Jhakrud village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhakrud is 475854. The village covers a total geographical area of 577.09 hectares and falls under the 454552 pincode. Dhamnod is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Jhakrud

According to the 2011 Census, Jhakrud village had a total population of 1,839 people, including 924 males and 915 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.81%, with male literacy at 84.93% and female literacy at 64.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 515.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhakrud

Jhakrud 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 Jhakrud

Jhakrud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamnod to Jhakrud is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Jhakrud is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhakrud

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

Health Facilities in Jhakrud

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

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