Jowa - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Jowa is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Joba(khairnara) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jowa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jowa is 495833. The village covers a total geographical area of 489.49 hectares and falls under the 480888 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Jowa 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 Jowa

According to the 2011 Census, Jowa village had a total population of 1,259 people, including 647 males and 612 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.76%, with male literacy at 83.27% and female literacy at 63.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 433, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Jowa

Jowa 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 Jowa

Jowa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Binaiki, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Jowa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Jowa is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jowa

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

Health Facilities in Jowa

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

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