Jaraukhra - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Jaraukhra is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Jora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaraukhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaraukhra is 501056. The village covers a total geographical area of 510.24 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Jaraukhra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Beohari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sidhi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jaraukhra

As per Census 2011, Jaraukhra village has a total population of 926 people, consisting of 485 males and 441 females. The village has 238 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 348 literate and 578 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 744 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaraukhra

Jaraukhra 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 Jaraukhra

Jaraukhra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Beohari, while the nearest airport is Satna 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 Jaisinghnagar to Jaraukhra is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Jaraukhra is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaraukhra

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

Health Facilities in Jaraukhra

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

FAQs about Jaraukhra