Jharda - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Jharda is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Jharda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharda is 469158. The village covers a total geographical area of 1577 hectares and falls under the 458553 pincode. Narayangarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jharda

According to the 2011 Census, Jharda village had a total population of 3,266 people, including 1,652 males and 1,614 females, living in 788 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.40%, with male literacy at 88.64% and female literacy at 56.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,059, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharda

Jharda 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 Jharda

Jharda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malhargarh, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narayangarh to Jharda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Jharda is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharda

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

Health Facilities in Jharda

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

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