Jhirata - Amanganj, Panna

Jhirata is a village situated in the Amanganj tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amanganj and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Jhiranta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhirata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhirata is 459139. The village covers a total geographical area of 546.27 hectares and falls under the 488441 pincode. Amanganj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Jhirata

As per Census 2011, Jhirata village has a total population of 771 people, consisting of 416 males and 355 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 853 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 365 literate and 406 illiterate residents. Additionally, 105 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhirata

Jhirata 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 Jhirata

Jhirata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ratangaon, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amanganj to Jhirata is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Jhirata is about 70 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 Jhirata

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

Health Facilities in Jhirata

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

FAQs about Jhirata