Jhariya - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Jhariya is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Ghogri(sahsana) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhariya is 495894. The village covers a total geographical area of 418.7 hectares and falls under the 480884 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Jhariya 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 Jhariya

According to the 2011 Census, Jhariya village had a total population of 889 people, including 444 males and 445 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.31%, with male literacy at 78.63% and female literacy at 53.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 396, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhariya

Jhariya 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 Jhariya

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jhariya. The nearest railway station is Binaiki, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Jhariya is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Jhariya is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhariya

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

Health Facilities in Jhariya

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

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