Jakhoda - Aron, Guna

Jakhoda is a village situated in the Aron tehsil of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aron and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Guna. Jakhoda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakhoda is 499706. The village covers a total geographical area of 540 hectares and falls under the 473101 pincode. Aron is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jakhoda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Guna Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jakhoda

According to the 2011 Census, Jakhoda village had a total population of 893 people, including 482 males and 411 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.13%, with male literacy at 76.79% and female literacy at 54.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 215.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population893482411
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1529062
Scheduled Castes (SC)1619962
Scheduled Tribes (ST)215111104
Literate Population490301189
Illiterate Population403181222

Nearby Villages of Jakhoda

Jakhoda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhudawaliNorth-East2.72 km
DainSouth3.24 km
GhegholiSouth3.52 km
KiatSouth-East4.79 km
AntriNorth-East4.98 km
AmargarhNorth-West5.26 km
CharairehantaSouth-West5.37 km
DhuwanNorth-East6.19 km
CharaipilkhanaSouth6.45 km
GhatwasiniNorth-East6.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jakhoda

Jakhoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mohana, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aron to Jakhoda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guna to Jakhoda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakhoda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jakhoda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jakhoda

Where is Jakhoda located?

Jakhoda village is located in Aron Tehsil, Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jakhoda?

Jakhoda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jakhoda?

The pincode of Jakhoda is 473101.

What is the population of Jakhoda?

Jakhoda had a total population of 893, including 482 males and 411 females.

How many households are there in Jakhoda?

Jakhoda had 168 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jakhoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jakhoda was 66.13%. Male literacy was 76.79% and female literacy was 54.15%.