Jhiri Kalan - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Jhiri Kalan is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Sirkona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhiri Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhiri Kalan is 490660. The village covers a total geographical area of 662.31 hectares and falls under the 487114 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Jhiri Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Jhiri Kalan village had a total population of 468 people, including 241 males and 227 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.31%, with male literacy at 69.77% and female literacy at 44.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 392.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhiri Kalan

Jhiri Kalan 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 Jhiri Kalan

Jhiri Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Jhiri Kalan is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Jhiri Kalan is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhiri Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Jhiri Kalan

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

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