Jhala - Chandia, Umaria

Jhala is a village situated in the Chandia tehsil of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandia and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Umaria. Patrei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhala is 467710. The village covers a total geographical area of 362.24 hectares and falls under the 484660 pincode. Chandia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jhala

According to the 2011 Census, Jhala village had a total population of 735 people, including 358 males and 377 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.20%, with male literacy at 66.21% and female literacy at 44.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 601.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhala

Jhala 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 Jhala

Jhala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandia Road, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandia to Jhala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Umaria to Jhala is about 32 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 Jhala

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

Health Facilities in Jhala

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

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