Jhai - Sardarpur, Dhar

Jhai is a village situated in the Sardarpur tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sardarpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Machliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhai is 474630. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.37 hectares and falls under the 454116 pincode. Sardarpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Jhai

As per Census 2011, Jhai village has a total population of 469 people, consisting of 237 males and 232 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 39 literate and 430 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 467 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhai are given below:

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 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Meghnagar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sardarpur to Jhai is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Jhai 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 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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