Jhara - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Jhara is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Jhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhara is 501119. The village covers a total geographical area of 387.47 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jhara

According to the 2011 Census, Jhara village had a total population of 928 people, including 473 males and 455 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.64%, with male literacy at 71.74% and female literacy at 55.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 632.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhara

Jhara 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 Jhara

Jhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Duvri Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Jhara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Jhara is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhara

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

Health Facilities in Jhara

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

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