Jhalki - Ichhawar, Sehore

Jhalki is a village situated in the Ichhawar tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ichhawar and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Jhalki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhalki is 483241. The village covers a total geographical area of 907.5 hectares and falls under the 466115 pincode. Ichhawar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jhalki

According to the 2011 Census, Jhalki village had a total population of 2,462 people, including 1,286 males and 1,176 females, living in 504 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.16%, with male literacy at 82.31% and female literacy at 50.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 441.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhalki

Jhalki 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 Jhalki

Jhalki is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sehore, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichhawar to Jhalki is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Jhalki is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhalki

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

Health Facilities in Jhalki

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

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