Jhola - Keolari, Seoni

Jhola is a village situated in the Keolari tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Keolari and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Jhola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhola is 496557. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.24 hectares and falls under the 480994 pincode. Nainpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Jhola

According to the 2011 Census, Jhola village had a total population of 979 people, including 518 males and 461 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.00%, with male literacy at 76.91% and female literacy at 58.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhola

Jhola 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 Jhola

Jhola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangatolia, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nainpur to Jhola is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Jhola is about 61 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 Jhola

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

Health Facilities in Jhola

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

FAQs about Jhola