Jhardi - Kukshi, Dhar

Jhardi is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Jharda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhardi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhardi is 475429. The village covers a total geographical area of 463.8 hectares and falls under the 454221 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Jhardi

According to the 2011 Census, Jhardi village had a total population of 880 people, including 458 males and 422 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.13%, with male literacy at 71.09% and female literacy at 44.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 815.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhardi

Jhardi 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 Jhardi

Jhardi 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 87.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Jhardi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Jhardi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhardi

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

Health Facilities in Jhardi

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

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