Jhiri - Shamshabad, Vidisha

Jhiri is a village situated in the Shamshabad tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shamshabad and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Hada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhiri is 481528. The village covers a total geographical area of 582.48 hectares and falls under the 464111 pincode. Shamshabad is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jhiri

According to the 2011 Census, Jhiri village had a total population of 860 people, including 451 males and 409 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.02%, with male literacy at 72.68% and female literacy at 43.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhiri

Jhiri 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 Jhiri

Jhiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ganj Basoda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shamshabad to Jhiri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Jhiri 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 Jhiri

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

Health Facilities in Jhiri

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

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