Jotpur - Manawar, Dhar

Jotpur is a village situated in the Manawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manawar and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Jotpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jotpur is 475689. The village covers a total geographical area of 769.44 hectares and falls under the 454446 pincode. Manawar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jotpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jotpur village had a total population of 2,494 people, including 1,279 males and 1,215 females, living in 469 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.36%, with male literacy at 61.04% and female literacy at 45.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 287, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 729.

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

Nearby Villages of Jotpur

Jotpur 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 Jotpur

Jotpur 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 81.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manawar to Jotpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Jotpur 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 Jotpur

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

Health Facilities in Jotpur

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

FAQs about Jotpur