Jhaba - Kukshi, Dhar

Jhaba is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Jhaba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhaba is 475396. The village covers a total geographical area of 910.01 hectares and falls under the 454221 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Jhaba

According to the 2011 Census, Jhaba village had a total population of 1,392 people, including 701 males and 691 females, living in 274 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.34%, with male literacy at 36.66% and female literacy at 28.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,378.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhaba

Jhaba 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 Jhaba

Jhaba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Jhaba is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Jhaba is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhaba

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

Health Facilities in Jhaba

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

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