Jhiranya

Jhiranya is a Town and Tehsil in Khargone District of Madhya Pradesh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Jhiranya Block (CD) is 03553. The total area of Jhiranya Tehsil is 1,146 km². Jhiranya has a sex ratio of approximately 995 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Jhiranya Tehsil

Jhiranya Tehsil has a total of 129 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Jhiranya Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Jhiranya Tehsil

The population profile of Jhiranya Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Jhiranya Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 2,01,756 people. Includes nearly 1,01,109 males and 1,00,647 females. Rural population is about 2,01,756 people.
• There are around 42,547 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 21,648 boys and 20,899 girls.
• Literate population is about 62,903 people. Non-literate population is around 1,38,853 people.
• There are nearly 35,801 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Jhiranya Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jhiranya Tehsil is approximately 6,919 people, including 3,481 males and 3,438 females. Around 6,919 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jhiranya Tehsil is about 1,61,863 people, including 80,761 males and 81,102 females. Around 1,61,863 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 176 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 176 people per sq. km.