Jurgu

Jurgu is a village located in Jaitpur tehsil of Shahdol district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Jaitpur (tehsildar office) and 68km away from district headquarter Shahdol. As per 2009 stats, Navatola is the gram panchayat of Jurgu village.

Jurgu 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 Jurgu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jurgu is 501586. The village spans a total geographical area of 807.47 hectares. Shahdol is nearest town to Jurgu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 68km away.

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Population of Jurgu

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 726 360 366
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 120 60 60
Scheduled Castes (SC) 22 10 12
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 645 317 328
Literate Population 287 167 120
Illiterate Population 439 193 246

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

  • The total population of Jurgu village is around 726, including approximately 360 males and 366 females, with a sex ratio of 1016 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 120 children aged 0–6 years in Jurgu village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Jurgu village has 22 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 645 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Jurgu village is about 39.53%, with male literacy at 46.39% and female literacy at 32.79%.
  • There are around 185 households in Jurgu village.

Connectivity of Jurgu

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Jurgu

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

Khohri Kadaudi Newachh Mithauli Musrafulwari Nawa Tola Galhatha Sejhai Balbhadrapur No 1 Balbhadrapur No 2 Karhi Tola

Frequently Asked Questions about Jurgu

Where is Jurgu located?
Jurgu village is situated in Jaitpur Tehsil, within the Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jurgu?
The Gram Panchayat of Jurgu is Navatola (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Jurgu as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jurgu is 726, with 360 males and 366 females.
How many households are there in Jurgu as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jurgu village has a total of 185 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jurgu as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jurgu is 39.53%. The male literacy rate is 46.39%, while the female literacy rate is 32.79%.