Jhikdi (Mewati) - Ashta, Sehore

Jhikdi (Mewati) is a village situated in the Ashta tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ashta and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Jhikdi (Mewati) village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhikdi (Mewati) is 483047. The village covers a total geographical area of 515.79 hectares and falls under the 466116 pincode. Ashta is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Jhikdi (Mewati) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jhikdi (Mewati)

According to the 2011 Census, Jhikdi (Mewati) village had a total population of 963 people, including 484 males and 479 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.71%, with male literacy at 51.82% and female literacy at 39.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhikdi (Mewati)

Jhikdi (Mewati) 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 Jhikdi (Mewati)

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jhikdi (Mewati). The nearest railway station is Jabri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashta to Jhikdi (Mewati) is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Jhikdi (Mewati) is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhikdi (Mewati)

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

Health Facilities in Jhikdi (Mewati)

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

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