Jhari - Majhgawan, Satna

Jhari is a village situated in the Majhgawan tehsil of Satna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Majhgawan and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Satna. Jhari Nakaila serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhari is 463230. The village covers a total geographical area of 3568.9 hectares and falls under the 485331 pincode. Chitrakoot is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Jhari

According to the 2011 Census, Jhari village had a total population of 1,727 people, including 907 males and 820 females, living in 378 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.58%, with male literacy at 69.83% and female literacy at 54.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 305, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 592.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,727907820
Child Population (0–6 yrs)364181183
Scheduled Castes (SC)305153152
Scheduled Tribes (ST)592301291
Literate Population853507346
Illiterate Population874400474

Nearby Villages of Jhari

Jhari 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)
BaradhaNorth2.92 km
GoarsihaiNorth-West3.12 km
HardijagirNorth-West3.47 km
KoodiNorth-East3.68 km
BirgadhaSouth-West4.34 km
SahijanhaNorth-West4.35 km
ChitaurahaSouth-East4.76 km
UnchamarNorth4.87 km
PadoNorth-East5.08 km
PadariWest5.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jhari

Jhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Majhagawan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chitrakoot to Jhari is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satna to Jhari is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jhari

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

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

FAQs about Jhari

Where is Jhari located?

Jhari village is located in Majhgawan Tehsil, Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jhari?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhari is Jhari Nakaila.

What is the pincode of Jhari?

The pincode of Jhari is 485331.

What is the population of Jhari?

Jhari had a total population of 1,727, including 907 males and 820 females.

How many households are there in Jhari?

Jhari had 378 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jhari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhari was 62.58%. Male literacy was 69.83% and female literacy was 54.32%.