Jerawa - Karera, Shivpuri

Jerawa is a village situated in the Karera tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karera and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Languri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jerawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jerawa is 455652. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.68 hectares and falls under the 473662 pincode. Karera is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Jerawa

As per Census 2011, Jerawa village has a total population of 347 people, consisting of 201 males and 146 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 726 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 147 literate and 200 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Jerawa

Jerawa 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 Jerawa

Jerawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Datia, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karera to Jerawa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Jerawa is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jerawa

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

Health Facilities in Jerawa

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

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