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

As per Census 2011, Jaura village has a total population of 1,478 people, consisting of 791 males and 687 females. The village has 307 households and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. There are 290 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 751 literate and 727 illiterate residents. Additionally, 648 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 149 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

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