Jhirmau - Itarsi, Narmadapuram

Jhirmau is a village situated in the Itarsi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Itarsi and around 35 km from Hoshangabad. Kandai Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhirmau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhirmau is 487336. The village covers a total geographical area of 434.59 hectares and falls under the 461111 pincode. Itarsi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jhirmau

As per Census 2011, Jhirmau village has a total population of 596 people, consisting of 312 males and 284 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 467 literate and 129 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 329 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population596312284
Child Population (0–6 yrs)784335
Scheduled Castes (SC)271710
Scheduled Tribes (ST)329174155
Literate Population467251216
Illiterate Population1296168

Nearby Villages of Jhirmau

Jhirmau 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)
Kandai KalaNorth-East1.41 km
DobSouth-East1.84 km
ManamauEast2.23 km
ChandonNorth-West2.35 km
KhapaNorth-West2.57 km
Kandai KhurdNorth-East2.70 km
PandriSouth2.95 km
Nagpur KalaWest2.97 km
PipariaNorth3.37 km
ChitlaiNorth-East3.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jhirmau

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jhirmau. The nearest railway station is Kesla, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Itarsi to Jhirmau is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Jhirmau is about 35 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 Jhirmau

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jhirmau

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jhirmau 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Jhirmau

Where is Jhirmau located?

Jhirmau village is located in Itarsi Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhirmau?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhirmau is Kandai Kalan.

What is the pincode of Jhirmau?

The pincode of Jhirmau is 461111.

What is the population of Jhirmau?

Jhirmau has a total population of 596, including 312 males and 284 females.

How many households are there in Jhirmau?

There are 136 households in Jhirmau.

What is the literacy rate in Jhirmau?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhirmau is 78.36%. Male literacy is 80.45% and female literacy is 76.06%.