Jhumka - Vijaypur, Sheopur
Jhumka is a village situated in the Vijaypur tehsil of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijaypur and around 170 km from the district headquarters in Sheopur. Barodakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhumka village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhumka is 451424. The village covers a total geographical area of 920 hectares and falls under the 476337 pincode. Vijaypur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Jhumka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Jhumka
Jhumka 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kamlapur | South | 2.91 km |
| Similiya | North-East | 3.45 km |
| Deori | South-West | 3.51 km |
| Surdeh | North-West | 4.22 km |
| Magardeh | North-East | 4.33 km |
| Nayagaon (gaswani) | East | 4.87 km |
| Chimalwani | South-East | 5.26 km |
| Dhourera | North | 5.42 km |
| Baroda Kalan | North-East | 6.84 km |
| Dhamani | North | 7.82 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Jhumka
The nearest railway station is Birpur, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijaypur to Jhumka is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sheopur to Jhumka is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Jhumka
Where is Jhumka located?
Jhumka village is located in Vijaypur Tehsil, Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jhumka?
The Gram Panchayat of Jhumka is Barodakala.
What is the pincode of Jhumka?
The pincode of Jhumka is 476337.