Joor - Kolaras, Shivpuri

Joor is a village situated in the Kolaras tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaras and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Dehardasadak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Joor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joor is 455812. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.54 hectares and falls under the 473774 pincode. Kolaras is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Joor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Joor

According to the 2011 Census, Joor village had a total population of 676 people, including 363 males and 313 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.20%, with male literacy at 72.79% and female literacy at 42.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 310.

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

Nearby Villages of Joor

Joor 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 Joor

Joor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lukwasa, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaras to Joor is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Joor is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Joor

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

Health Facilities in Joor

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

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