Jalkhan - Kasrawad, Khargone (West Nimar)
Jalkhan is a village situated in the Kasrawad tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasrawad and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Jalkha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalkhan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalkhan is 477199. The village covers a total geographical area of 645.9 hectares and falls under the 451228 pincode. Kasrawad is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Jalkhan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kasrawad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khargone Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Jalkhan
As per Census 2011, Jalkhan village has a total population of 1,249 people, consisting of 627 males and 622 females. The village has 222 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 172 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 899 literate and 350 illiterate residents. Additionally, 184 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 51 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jalkhan are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,249 | 627 | 622 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 172 | 90 | 82 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 184 | 99 | 85 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 51 | 25 | 26 |
| Literate Population | 899 | 497 | 402 |
| Illiterate Population | 350 | 130 | 220 |
Nearby Villages of Jalkhan
Jalkhan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Jalkhan
Jalkhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasrawad to Jalkhan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Jalkhan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jalkhan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jalkhan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Jalkhan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jalkhan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Jalkhan
Where is Jalkhan located?
Jalkhan village is located in Kasrawad Tehsil, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jalkhan?
The Gram Panchayat of Jalkhan is Jalkha.
What is the pincode of Jalkhan?
The pincode of Jalkhan is 451228.
What is the population of Jalkhan?
Jalkhan has a total population of 1,249, including 627 males and 622 females.
How many households are there in Jalkhan?
There are 222 households in Jalkhan.
What is the literacy rate in Jalkhan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jalkhan is 71.98%. Male literacy is 79.27% and female literacy is 64.63%.