Jhila - Rahatgarh, Sagar

Jhila is a village situated in the Rahatgarh tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rahatgarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Jhila (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhila is 460449. The village covers a total geographical area of 1801.85 hectares and falls under the 470119 pincode. Rahatgarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jhila

According to the 2011 Census, Jhila village had a total population of 3,760 people, including 1,955 males and 1,805 females, living in 845 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.53%, with male literacy at 90.22% and female literacy at 69.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 945.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhila

Jhila 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 Jhila

Jhila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sumreri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahatgarh to Jhila is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Jhila 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 Jhila

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

Health Facilities in Jhila

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

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