Jhaknawada - Petlawad, Jhabua

Jhaknawada is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Jhakanwada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhaknawada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhaknawada is 504444. The village covers a total geographical area of 909.67 hectares and falls under the 457775 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Jhaknawada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jhaknawada

According to the 2011 Census, Jhaknawada village had a total population of 2,956 people, including 1,490 males and 1,466 females, living in 620 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.03%, with male literacy at 86.22% and female literacy at 61.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 866.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhaknawada

Jhaknawada 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 Jhaknawada

Jhaknawada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Panch Pipila, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Jhaknawada is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Jhaknawada is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhaknawada

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

Health Facilities in Jhaknawada

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

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