Jirawat - Sanawad, Khargone (West Nimar)

Jirawat is a village situated in the Sanawad tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Barwaha and around 78 km from Khargone. Chhapra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jirawat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jirawat is 476826. The village covers a total geographical area of 518.77 hectares and falls under the 451111 pincode. Sanawad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Jirawat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Badwah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khandwa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jirawat

As per Census 2011, Jirawat village has a total population of 1,036 people, consisting of 532 males and 504 females. The village has 215 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 516 literate and 520 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 822 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,036532504
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17010169
Scheduled Castes (SC)431
Scheduled Tribes (ST)822419403
Literate Population516295221
Illiterate Population520237283

Nearby Villages of Jirawat

Jirawat 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChhaparaNorth-West2.38 km
DasoraSouth-West2.73 km
SagadiyawEast3.28 km
DelgaonNorth3.49 km
ChhimariNorth-West3.61 km
BorgaonSouth-West5.08 km
Baidiya KhurdNorth-East5.58 km
PachhayaSouth5.58 km
GumthiWest5.62 km
NalvahNorth-West5.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jirawat

Jirawat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotlakheri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanawad to Jirawat is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Jirawat is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jirawat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jirawat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jirawat

Where is Jirawat located?

Jirawat village is located in Sanawad Tehsil, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jirawat?

The Gram Panchayat of Jirawat is Chhapra.

What is the pincode of Jirawat?

The pincode of Jirawat is 451111.

What is the population of Jirawat?

Jirawat has a total population of 1,036, including 532 males and 504 females.

How many households are there in Jirawat?

There are 215 households in Jirawat.

What is the literacy rate in Jirawat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jirawat is 49.81%. Male literacy is 55.45% and female literacy is 43.85%.