Jotkheda - Narsimhapur

Jotkheda is a village situated in the Narsimhapur tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 71 km from Narsimhapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Dongargaon Narmda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jotkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jotkheda is 491063. The village covers a total geographical area of 570.36 hectares and falls under the 487114 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Jotkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Jotkheda village had a total population of 677 people, including 355 males and 322 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.98%, with male literacy at 69.01% and female literacy at 51.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Jotkheda

Jotkheda 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 Jotkheda

Jotkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belkhera, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Jotkheda is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Jotkheda is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jotkheda

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

Health Facilities in Jotkheda

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

FAQs about Jotkheda