Jokaha - Sirmour, Rewa

Jokaha is a village situated in the Sirmour tehsil of Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirmour and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Rewa. Dihiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jokaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jokaha is 465480. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.98 hectares and falls under the 486441 pincode. Sirmour is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jokaha

As per Census 2011, Jokaha village has a total population of 486 people, consisting of 259 males and 227 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 326 literate and 160 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 114 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jokaha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population486259227
Child Population (0–6 yrs)794138
Scheduled Castes (SC)472522
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1145955
Literate Population326197129
Illiterate Population1606298

Nearby Villages of Jokaha

Jokaha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TataNorth1.47 km
BhatigawanNorth-East1.74 km
TilkhanSouth2.35 km
RimariSouth-West2.43 km
BhashmaNorth-East2.50 km
SagraNorth2.50 km
GahanauwaNorth2.64 km
PalhanNorth-East2.77 km
AmanaudhiyaNorth-West3.43 km
DihiNorth-West3.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jokaha

Public transport in the Jokaha is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rewa, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirmour to Jokaha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rewa to Jokaha is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jokaha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jokaha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jokaha

Where is Jokaha located?

Jokaha village is located in Sirmour Tehsil, Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jokaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Jokaha is Dihiya.

What is the pincode of Jokaha?

The pincode of Jokaha is 486441.

What is the population of Jokaha?

Jokaha has a total population of 486, including 259 males and 227 females.

How many households are there in Jokaha?

There are 132 households in Jokaha.

What is the literacy rate in Jokaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jokaha is 67.08%. Male literacy is 76.06% and female literacy is 56.83%.