Jhumki - Makdon, Ujjain

Jhumki is a village situated in the Makdon tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 65 km from Tarana and around 60 km from Ujjain. Jhumki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhumki is 471641. The village covers a total geographical area of 819.79 hectares and falls under the 456668 pincode. Makdon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Jhumki

According to the 2011 Census, Jhumki village had a total population of 1,741 people, including 910 males and 831 females, living in 391 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.74%, with male literacy at 77.16% and female literacy at 45.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 850, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhumki

Jhumki 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 Jhumki

Jhumki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarana Road, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makdon to Jhumki is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Jhumki is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhumki

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

Health Facilities in Jhumki

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

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