Jhalon - Dhanora, Seoni

Jhalon is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Saliwada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhalon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhalon is 496349. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.15 hectares and falls under the 480999 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Jhalon

As per Census 2011, Jhalon village has a total population of 310 people, consisting of 170 males and 140 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 823 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 129 literate and 181 illiterate residents. Additionally, 131 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhalon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jhalon

Jhalon 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 Jhalon

Jhalon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghonsor, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Jhalon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Jhalon is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhalon

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

Health Facilities in Jhalon

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

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