Jhalwa - Jaora, Ratlam

Jhalwa is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Jhalwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhalwa is 470119. The village covers a total geographical area of 708.2 hectares and falls under the 457226 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jhalwa

According to the 2011 Census, Jhalwa village had a total population of 1,444 people, including 751 males and 693 females, living in 298 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.69%, with male literacy at 88.65% and female literacy at 63.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 276.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhalwa

Jhalwa 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 Jhalwa

Jhalwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mundalaram, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Jhalwa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Jhalwa is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhalwa

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

Health Facilities in Jhalwa

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

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