Nagjhir - Gairatganj, Raisen

Nagjhir is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Bandoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nagjhir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagjhir is 483956. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.76 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Nagjhir

According to the 2011 Census, Nagjhir village had a total population of 160 people, including 89 males and 71 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 798 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.71%, with male literacy at 91.78% and female literacy at 78.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Nagjhir

Nagjhir 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 Nagjhir

Nagjhir is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sumer, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Nagjhir is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Nagjhir is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagjhir

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

Health Facilities in Nagjhir

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

FAQs about Nagjhir