Jhiri - Chhapara, Seoni

Jhiri is a village situated in the Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dungaria Chhapara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Jhiri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhiri is 495942. The village covers a total geographical area of 659.52 hectares and falls under the 480887 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Jhiri

According to the 2011 Census, Jhiri village had a total population of 1,448 people, including 744 males and 704 females, living in 388 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.80%, with male literacy at 73.68% and female literacy at 57.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 314, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 279.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhiri

Jhiri 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 Jhiri

Jhiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jurtara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Jhiri is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Jhiri is about 60 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 Jhiri

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

Health Facilities in Jhiri

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

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