Junapani - Khirkiya, Harda

Junapani 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 60 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Junapani Bhavardi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Junapani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Junapani is 486570. The village covers a total geographical area of 623.66 hectares and falls under the 461331 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Junapani 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 Junapani

According to the 2011 Census, Junapani village had a total population of 1,561 people, including 807 males and 754 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.35%, with male literacy at 72.00% and female literacy at 44.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,092.

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

Nearby Villages of Junapani

Junapani 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 Junapani

Junapani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barud, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Junapani is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Junapani is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Junapani

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

Health Facilities in Junapani

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

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