Jhiri Khurd - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Jhiri Khurd is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Sirkona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhiri Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhiri Khurd is 490658. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.06 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Jhiri Khurd 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 Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Jhiri Khurd village had a total population of 84 people, including 43 males and 41 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.56%, with male literacy at 73.81% and female literacy at 54.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, 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 Jhiri Khurd

Jhiri Khurd 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 Khurd

Jhiri Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karak Bel, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Jhiri Khurd is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Jhiri Khurd is about 36 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 Jhiri Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Jhiri Khurd

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 Khurd village are given below:

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