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

As per Census 2011, Jhonjha village has a total population of 475 people, consisting of 247 males and 228 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 288 literate and 187 illiterate residents. Additionally, 73 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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