Jhara

Jhara is a village located in Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Jaisinghnagar (tehsildar office) and 57km away from district headquarter Shahdol. As per 2009 stats, Jhara village is also a gram panchayat.

Jhara has its own place in the vibrant Shahdol region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Jhara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhara is 501119. The village spans a total geographical area of 387.47 hectares. Jaisinghnagar is nearest town to Jhara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Jhara

Below is a concise population overview of Jhara as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 928 473 455
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 136 66 70
Scheduled Castes (SC) 79 43 36
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 632 312 320
Literate Population 504 292 212
Illiterate Population 424 181 243

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Jhara village:

  • The total population of Jhara village is around 928, including approximately 473 males and 455 females, with a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 136 children aged 0–6 years in Jhara village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Jhara village has 79 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 632 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Jhara village is about 54.31%, with male literacy at 61.73% and female literacy at 46.59%.
  • There are around 251 households in Jhara village.

Connectivity of Jhara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jhara. As per the 2011 stats, Jhara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Jhara

Knowing the nearby villages of Jhara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jhara.

Mair Tola Kuwara Basohara Sattidol Ramsohra Baghadol Dhanehara Lakhnoti Thutha Tola Duari Bhatgawan Khurd

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhara

Where is Jhara located?
Jhara village is situated in Jaisinghnagar Tehsil, within the Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jhara?
Jhara serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Jhara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jhara is 928, with 473 males and 455 females.
How many households are there in Jhara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jhara village has a total of 251 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jhara as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jhara is 54.31%. The male literacy rate is 61.73%, while the female literacy rate is 46.59%.