Jhandi - Rannod, Shivpuri

Jhandi is a village situated in the Rannod tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from Badarwas and around 55 km from Shivpuri. Jhandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhandi is 456040. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.09 hectares and falls under the 473781 pincode. Badarwas is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Jhandi

According to the 2011 Census, Jhandi village had a total population of 905 people, including 488 males and 417 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 855 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.72%, with male literacy at 62.53% and female literacy at 37.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 342.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhandi

Jhandi 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 Jhandi

Jhandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badarwas, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badarwas to Jhandi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Jhandi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhandi

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

Health Facilities in Jhandi

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

FAQs about Jhandi