Jhiriya - Beohari, Shahdol

Jhiriya is a village situated in the Beohari tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beohari and around 121 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Jhiriya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhiriya is 500971. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.92 hectares and falls under the 484774 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Jhiriya

According to the 2011 Census, Jhiriya village had a total population of 1,813 people, including 914 males and 899 females, living in 359 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.81%, with male literacy at 81.99% and female literacy at 53.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 559.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhiriya

Jhiriya 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 Jhiriya

Jhiriya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Beohari, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Jhiriya is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Jhiriya is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhiriya

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

Health Facilities in Jhiriya

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

FAQs about Jhiriya