Jaura - Bhitarwar, Gwalior

Jaura is a village situated in the Bhitarwar tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitarwar and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Jora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaura is 454239. The village covers a total geographical area of 299.53 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Jaura

According to the 2011 Census, Jaura village had a total population of 1,478 people, including 791 males and 687 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.22%, with male literacy at 73.81% and female literacy at 51.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 648, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaura

Jaura 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 Jaura

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jaura. The nearest railway station is Anant Paith, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Jaura is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Jaura is about 82 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 Jaura

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

Health Facilities in Jaura

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

FAQs about Jaura