Jhonjha - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Jhonjha is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Khobi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhonjha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhonjha is 490461. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.5 hectares and falls under the 487001 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Jhonjha 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 Jhonjha

According to the 2011 Census, Jhonjha village had a total population of 475 people, including 247 males and 228 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.57%, with male literacy at 81.22% and female literacy at 57.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhonjha

Jhonjha 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 Jhonjha

Jhonjha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Jhonjha is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Jhonjha is about 49 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 Jhonjha

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

Health Facilities in Jhonjha

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

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