Jhanjhri - Khirkiya, Harda

Jhanjhri is a village situated in the Khirkiya tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khirkiya and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Kalyakhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhanjhri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhanjhri is 486529. The village covers a total geographical area of 302.98 hectares and falls under the 461441 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Jhanjhri

According to the 2011 Census, Jhanjhri village had a total population of 416 people, including 225 males and 191 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 849 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.06%, with male literacy at 73.96% and female literacy at 43.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 371.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhanjhri

Jhanjhri 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 Jhanjhri

Jhanjhri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhiringi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Jhanjhri is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Jhanjhri is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhanjhri

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

Health Facilities in Jhanjhri

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

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