Jhunkar - Itarsi, Narmadapuram

Jhunkar is a village situated in the Itarsi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Itarsi and around 50 km from Hoshangabad. Jhunkar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhunkar is 487402. The village covers a total geographical area of 564.34 hectares and falls under the 461111 pincode. Itarsi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Jhunkar

As per Census 2011, Jhunkar village has a total population of 1,276 people, consisting of 651 males and 625 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 234 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 668 literate and 608 illiterate residents. Additionally, 107 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,149 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhunkar

Jhunkar 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 Jhunkar

Public transport in the Jhunkar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pola-patthar, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Itarsi to Jhunkar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Jhunkar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhunkar

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

Health Facilities in Jhunkar

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

FAQs about Jhunkar