Jhiriya - Nainpur, Mandla

Jhiriya is a village situated in the Nainpur tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nainpur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Jhiria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhiriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhiriya is 493624. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.36 hectares and falls under the 481668 pincode. Nainpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Jhiriya

According to the 2011 Census, Jhiriya village had a total population of 840 people, including 400 males and 440 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.11%, with male literacy at 84.03% and female literacy at 57.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 744.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhiriya

Jhiriya 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 Jhiriya

Jhiriya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jamgaon, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nainpur to Jhiriya is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Jhiriya is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhiriya

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

Health Facilities in Jhiriya

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

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