Jhai - Kukshi, Dhar

Jhai is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Jhaie serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhai is 475369. The village covers a total geographical area of 437.9 hectares and falls under the 454116 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Jhai

According to the 2011 Census, Jhai village had a total population of 1,004 people, including 416 males and 588 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 1,413 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 19.74%, with male literacy at 20.46% and female literacy at 19.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 982.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhai

Jhai 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 Jhai

Jhai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Jhai is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Jhai is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhai

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

Health Facilities in Jhai

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

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