Gata Jhalkui - Khaniyadhana, Shivpuri

Gata Jhalkui is a village situated in the Khaniyadhana tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaniyadhana and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Gatajhalkui serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gata Jhalkui village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gata Jhalkui is 456309. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.14 hectares and falls under the 473990 pincode. Khaniyadhana is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gata Jhalkui

According to the 2011 Census, Gata Jhalkui village had a total population of 1,310 people, including 693 males and 617 females, living in 279 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.88%, with male literacy at 45.70% and female literacy at 31.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 995.

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

Nearby Villages of Gata Jhalkui

Gata Jhalkui 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 Gata Jhalkui

Public transport in the Gata Jhalkui is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhaura, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khaniyadhana to Gata Jhalkui is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Gata Jhalkui is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gata Jhalkui

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

Health Facilities in Gata Jhalkui

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

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