Jiri - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Jiri is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from Vaijapur and around 62 km from Aurangabad. Jiri village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jiri is 549019. The village covers a total geographical area of 383 hectares and falls under the 431116 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Jiri

According to the 2011 Census, Jiri village had a total population of 617 people, including 327 males and 290 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.93%, with male literacy at 80.50% and female literacy at 60.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Jiri

Jiri 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 Jiri

Public transport in the Jiri is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parsoda, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaijapur to Jiri is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Jiri is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jiri

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

Health Facilities in Jiri

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

FAQs about Jiri