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

As per Census 2011, Jhalwani village has a total population of 544 people, consisting of 277 males and 267 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 300 literate and 244 illiterate residents. Additionally, 252 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population544277267
Child Population (0–6 yrs)603525
Scheduled Tribes (ST)252135117
Literate Population300178122
Illiterate Population24499145

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SuktaraNorth-West1.24 km
Jhalwani Ryt.North-East1.24 km
Kadve ThawriSouth1.87 km
GhoghriSouth-West2.53 km
DiwaraEast3.09 km
UmarpaniNorth-East3.33 km
KarondiNorth-West3.49 km
AmoliSouth-West3.75 km
JamunpaniNorth-West3.97 km
Dhanora KhurdSouth4.25 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jhalwani

Where is Jhalwani located?

Jhalwani village is located in Dhanora Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhalwani?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhalwani is Jhalwanimal.

What is the pincode of Jhalwani?

The pincode of Jhalwani is 480999.

What is the population of Jhalwani?

Jhalwani has a total population of 544, including 277 males and 267 females.

How many households are there in Jhalwani?

There are 132 households in Jhalwani.

What is the literacy rate in Jhalwani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhalwani is 55.15%. Male literacy is 64.26% and female literacy is 45.69%.