Jhorda - Chachaura, Guna

Jhorda is a village situated in the Chachaura tehsil of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chachaura and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Guna. Muhanshakalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhorda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhorda is 499921. The village covers a total geographical area of 322 hectares and falls under the 473115 pincode. Chachaura-binaganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Jhorda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chachoura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhorda

According to the 2011 Census, Jhorda village had a total population of 335 people, including 178 males and 157 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.30%, with male literacy at 57.23% and female literacy at 29.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhorda

Jhorda 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 Jhorda

Jhorda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Penchi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chachaura-binaganj to Jhorda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guna to Jhorda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhorda

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

Health Facilities in Jhorda

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

FAQs about Jhorda