Jajagarh - Barhi, Katni

Jajagarh is a village situated in the Barhi tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barhi and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Barmani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jajagarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jajagarh is 488336. The village covers a total geographical area of 643.14 hectares and falls under the 483770 pincode. Barhi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jajagarh

According to the 2011 Census, Jajagarh village had a total population of 747 people, including 368 males and 379 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.82%, with male literacy at 83.61% and female literacy at 62.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 490.

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

Nearby Villages of Jajagarh

Jajagarh 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 Jajagarh

Jajagarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khanna Banjari, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barhi to Jajagarh is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Jajagarh is about 67 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 Jajagarh

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

Health Facilities in Jajagarh

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

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