Jaithar - Goharganj, Raisen

Jaithar is a village situated in the Goharganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goharganj and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Beelkhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaithar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaithar is 484300. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 464990 pincode. Obedullaganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Jaithar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jaithar

According to the 2011 Census, Jaithar village had a total population of 308 people, including 151 males and 157 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.94%, with male literacy at 86.99% and female literacy at 59.85%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaithar

Jaithar 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 Jaithar

Jaithar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Obaidulla Ganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Obedullaganj to Jaithar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Jaithar is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaithar

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

Health Facilities in Jaithar

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

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