Jhunda - Garhakota, Sagar

Jhunda is a village situated in the Garhakota tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhakota and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Jhunda (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhunda is 461004. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.45 hectares and falls under the 470232 pincode. Garhakota is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Jhunda

According to the 2011 Census, Jhunda village had a total population of 1,166 people, including 597 males and 569 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.27%, with male literacy at 78.59% and female literacy at 49.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhunda

Jhunda 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 Jhunda

Jhunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dangidhar, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Garhakota to Jhunda is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Jhunda is about 42 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 Jhunda

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

Health Facilities in Jhunda

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

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