Gujar Jhiriya - Saikheda, Narsimhapur

Gujar Jhiriya is a village situated in the Saikheda tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Gadarwara and around 60 km from Narsimhapur. Chamchon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gujar Jhiriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gujar Jhiriya is 490746. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.76 hectares and falls under the 487661 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gujar Jhiriya

According to the 2011 Census, Gujar Jhiriya village had a total population of 661 people, including 348 males and 313 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.78%, with male literacy at 76.85% and female literacy at 55.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Gujar Jhiriya

Gujar Jhiriya 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 Gujar Jhiriya

Public transport in the Gujar Jhiriya is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Gujar Jhiriya is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Gujar Jhiriya is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gujar Jhiriya

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

Health Facilities in Gujar Jhiriya

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

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