Japore - Shirpur, Dhule

Japore is a village situated in the Shirpur tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Japora serves as the Village Panchayat for Japore village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Japore is 526094. The village covers a total geographical area of 706.96 hectares and falls under the 425405 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Japore

According to the 2011 Census, Japore village had a total population of 1,316 people, including 676 males and 640 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.94%, with male literacy at 79.39% and female literacy at 58.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 381.

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

Nearby Villages of Japore

Japore 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 Japore

Japore is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Padse, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Japore is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Japore is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Japore

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

Health Facilities in Japore

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

FAQs about Japore