Jhunku - Deori, Sagar

Jhunku is a village situated in the Deori tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Deori and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Jhunku (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhunku village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhunku is 461485. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.08 hectares and falls under the 470226 pincode. Deori is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Jhunku

According to the 2011 Census, Jhunku village had a total population of 2,974 people, including 1,596 males and 1,378 females, living in 630 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.62%, with male literacy at 90.47% and female literacy at 75.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhunku

Jhunku 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 Jhunku

Jhunku is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Girwar, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deori to Jhunku is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Jhunku is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhunku

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

Health Facilities in Jhunku

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

FAQs about Jhunku