Jirawada - Baraily, Raisen

Jirawada is a village situated in the Baraily tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baraily and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Kherwada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jirawada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jirawada is 484559. The village covers a total geographical area of 430.25 hectares and falls under the 464671 pincode. Baraily is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Jirawada

According to the 2011 Census, Jirawada village had a total population of 386 people, including 202 males and 184 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.40%, with male literacy at 85.14% and female literacy at 62.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Jirawada

Jirawada 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 Jirawada

Jirawada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pipariya, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baraily to Jirawada is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Jirawada is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jirawada

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

Health Facilities in Jirawada

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

FAQs about Jirawada