Joba - Ramnagar, Maihar

Joba is a village situated in the Ramnagar tehsil of Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from Ramnagar and around 73 km from Satna. Joba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joba is 464557. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.47 hectares and falls under the 485881 pincode. Amarpatan is the nearest town.

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

Population of Joba

According to the 2011 Census, Joba village had a total population of 1,175 people, including 619 males and 556 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.77%, with male literacy at 75.29% and female literacy at 55.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,175619556
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1739380
Scheduled Castes (SC)263132131
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population659396263
Illiterate Population516223293

Nearby Villages of Joba

Joba 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)
PagaraNorth1.09 km
Sagauni KhurdSouth-East1.54 km
JiganaNorth-East1.60 km
ThadhghatiyaNorth1.75 km
Aaraji HarwaSouth2.01 km
AharihatawaSouth2.44 km
JhounpaNorth-East2.83 km
NarayanpurSouth2.85 km
ChhirhaiEast3.09 km
MajhgawanSouth3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Joba

Joba is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bara, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Satna to Joba is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Joba

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

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

Health Facilities in Joba

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Joba 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 Joba

Where is Joba located?

Joba village is located in Ramnagar Tehsil, Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Joba?

Joba is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Joba?

The pincode of Joba is 485881.

What is the population of Joba?

Joba had a total population of 1,175, including 619 males and 556 females.

How many households are there in Joba?

Joba had 256 households.

What is the literacy rate in Joba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Joba was 65.77%. Male literacy was 75.29% and female literacy was 55.25%.