Jhalwani - Dhanora, Seoni

Jhalwani is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Jhalwanimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhalwani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhalwani is 496392. The village covers a total geographical area of 379.75 hectares and falls under the 480999 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Jhalwani 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 Jhalwani

According to the 2011 Census, Jhalwani village had a total population of 544 people, including 277 males and 267 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.98%, with male literacy at 73.55% and female literacy at 50.41%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 252.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhalwani

Jhalwani 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 Jhalwani

Jhalwani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Keolari, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Jhalwani is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Jhalwani is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhalwani

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

Health Facilities in Jhalwani

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

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