Jhagar - Goharganj, Raisen

Jhagar is a village situated in the Goharganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goharganj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Shahbad Tilendi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhagar is 484412. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.43 hectares and falls under the 464990 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jhagar

According to the 2011 Census, Jhagar village had a total population of 304 people, including 161 males and 143 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.20%, with male literacy at 81.95% and female literacy at 57.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhagar

Jhagar 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 Jhagar

Jhagar 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 Itayakalan, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Jhagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Jhagar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhagar

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

Health Facilities in Jhagar

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

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