Gijari - Pali, Umaria

Gijari is a village situated in the Pali tehsil of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pali and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Umaria. Gijri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gijari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gijari is 468107. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.13 hectares and falls under the 484551 pincode. Pali is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Gijari

According to the 2011 Census, Gijari village had a total population of 1,018 people, including 516 males and 502 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.95%, with male literacy at 71.53% and female literacy at 48.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 968.

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

Nearby Villages of Gijari

Gijari 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 Gijari

Gijari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Birsinghpur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pali to Gijari is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Umaria to Gijari is about 35 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 Gijari

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

Health Facilities in Gijari

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

FAQs about Gijari