Jharapani - Dhimarkheda, Katni

Jharapani is a village situated in the Dhimarkheda tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhimarkheda and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Pali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharapani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharapani is 488987. The village covers a total geographical area of 324 hectares and falls under the 483773 pincode. Sihora is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Jharapani

As per Census 2011, Jharapani village has a total population of 477 people, consisting of 250 males and 227 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 286 literate and 191 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 155 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jharapani are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jharapani

Jharapani 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 Jharapani

Jharapani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dundi, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sihora to Jharapani is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Jharapani is about 66 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 Jharapani

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

Health Facilities in Jharapani

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

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