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

According to the 2011 Census, Jhaloni village had a total population of 2,468 people, including 1,317 males and 1,151 females, living in 593 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.04%, with male literacy at 82.94% and female literacy at 53.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 286, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 519.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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