Jargawan - Kurwai, Vidisha

Jargawan is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Jargunva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jargawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jargawan is 480991. The village covers a total geographical area of 829.71 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Jargawan

As per Census 2011, Jargawan village has a total population of 1,117 people, consisting of 592 males and 525 females. The village has 235 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 664 literate and 453 illiterate residents. Additionally, 479 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 100 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jargawan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,117592525
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1768888
Scheduled Castes (SC)479250229
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1004951
Literate Population664398266
Illiterate Population453194259

Nearby Villages of Jargawan

Jargawan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HinotaSouth1.94 km
IkodaNorth2.32 km
NajafpurSouth-East2.65 km
MitholiNorth-East2.95 km
PirothaNorth-West3.22 km
BukharaSouth-West3.36 km
KesharganjNorth3.99 km
PanawarSouth-East4.06 km
DunatarNorth-West4.36 km
RajpurEast4.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jargawan

Jargawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kurwai Kethora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurwai to Jargawan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Jargawan is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jargawan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jargawan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Jargawan

Where is Jargawan located?

Jargawan village is located in Kurwai Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jargawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Jargawan is Jargunva.

What is the pincode of Jargawan?

The pincode of Jargawan is 464224.

What is the population of Jargawan?

Jargawan has a total population of 1,117, including 592 males and 525 females.

How many households are there in Jargawan?

There are 235 households in Jargawan.

What is the literacy rate in Jargawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jargawan is 59.44%. Male literacy is 67.23% and female literacy is 50.67%.