Jhiranya - Garoth, Mandsaur

Jhiranya is a village situated in the Garoth tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garoth and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Barkhedi Mitthu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhiranya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhiranya is 469397. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.3 hectares and falls under the 458880 pincode. Garoth is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jhiranya

As per Census 2011, Jhiranya village has a total population of 277 people, consisting of 143 males and 134 females. The village has 71 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 154 literate and 123 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhiranya

Jhiranya 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 Jhiranya

Jhiranya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kurlas, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Garoth to Jhiranya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Jhiranya is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhiranya

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

Health Facilities in Jhiranya

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

FAQs about Jhiranya