Jaray - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Jaray is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Jaray village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaray is 456176. The village covers a total geographical area of 729.45 hectares and falls under the 473995 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Jaray 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 Jaray

According to the 2011 Census, Jaray village had a total population of 2,386 people, including 1,242 males and 1,144 females, living in 450 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.92%, with male literacy at 85.22% and female literacy at 49.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 316.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaray

Jaray 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 Jaray

Jaray is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Basai, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Jaray is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Jaray is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaray

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

Health Facilities in Jaray

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

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