Jharni - Thandla, Jhabua

Jharni is a village situated in the Thandla tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thandla and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Jharani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharni is 504094. The village covers a total geographical area of 473.13 hectares and falls under the 457777 pincode. Thandla is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Jharni

According to the 2011 Census, Jharni village had a total population of 2,600 people, including 1,332 males and 1,268 females, living in 482 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.63%, with male literacy at 38.93% and female literacy at 26.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,588.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharni

Jharni 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 Jharni

Jharni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bordi, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thandla to Jharni is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Jharni is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharni

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

Health Facilities in Jharni

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

FAQs about Jharni