Jhaloni - Khaniyadhana, Shivpuri

Jhaloni 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 125 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Jhaloni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhaloni is 456340. The village covers a total geographical area of 470 hectares and falls under the 473990 pincode. Khaniyadhana is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Jhaloni 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 Jhaloni

As per Census 2011, Jhaloni village has a total population of 2,468 people, consisting of 1,317 males and 1,151 females. The village has 593 households and a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males. There are 488 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,367 literate and 1,101 illiterate residents. Additionally, 286 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 519 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4681,3171,151
Child Population (0–6 yrs)488262226
Scheduled Castes (SC)286155131
Scheduled Tribes (ST)519283236
Literate Population1,367875492
Illiterate Population1,101442659

Nearby Villages of Jhaloni

Jhaloni 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SekaraWest1.92 km
ChachoraSouth2.02 km
Nadawan ChanderiNorth-East2.25 km
BudheraNorth2.26 km
Ban KhedaEast2.69 km
GudarNorth-West3.84 km
BaharraNorth-East4.21 km
MamroniNorth-East4.24 km
NibodaSouth-West4.27 km
HasarraSouth-East4.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jhaloni

Jhaloni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jakhaura, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khaniyadhana to Jhaloni is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Jhaloni is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhaloni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jhaloni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jhaloni

Where is Jhaloni located?

Jhaloni village is located in Khaniyadhana Tehsil, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhaloni?

Jhaloni is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jhaloni?

The pincode of Jhaloni is 473990.

What is the population of Jhaloni?

Jhaloni has a total population of 2,468, including 1,317 males and 1,151 females.

How many households are there in Jhaloni?

There are 593 households in Jhaloni.

What is the literacy rate in Jhaloni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhaloni is 55.39%. Male literacy is 66.44% and female literacy is 42.75%.