Jhunkar is an inhabited village in Itarsi Sub-district of Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 487402, the Census 2011 record lists 1,276 people in 213 households and the reported area is 564.34 hectares. The local references include Kesala CD Block and the nearest town reference is Itarsi at about 30 km.
In short:
Jhunkar is a village in Itarsi Sub-district, Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 487402 and 1,276 people in 213 households.
Village Code487402
Population1,276
Households213
Area564.34 hectares
Nearest TownItarsi
Detailed village profile
Jhunkar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,276 people, 564.34 hectares of reported area and Itarsi as the nearest town reference for Jhunkar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Jhunkar falls under Itarsi Sub-district in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh.
The Census village code is 487402.
The record lists 1,276 people living in 213 households.
The reported village area is 564.34 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Itarsi.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Jhunkar
Census Village Code
487402
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Hoshangabad
District Census Code
449
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Itarsi
Sub-district Census Code
03613
CD Block
Kesala
Households
213
Population
1,276
Male Population
651
Female Population
625
Sex Ratio
960.06
Area
564.34 hectares
Area
5.64 sq km
Nearest Town
Itarsi
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density226.1 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.99 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.39%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share90.05%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share16.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Jhunkar in the official administrative record. Census village code 487402 and Kesala CD Block.
State Census Code
23
District Census Code
449
Sub-district Census Code
03613
Village Census Code
487402
CD Block Code
0197
CD Block Name
Kesala
Location and Distance
Itarsi is the nearest town listed for Jhunkar, about 30 km away. Hoshangabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Itarsi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Hoshangabad
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Itarsi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Itarsi
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
564.34 hectares
Area
5.64 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,276 people in 213 households, with 651 male residents and 625 female residents. The average household size is 5.99, and SC share is 8.39% and ST share is 90.05% for Jhunkar. Population density works out to about 226.1 people per sq km.
Total Households
213
Total Population
1,276
Male Population
651
Female Population
625
Sex Ratio
960.06
Average Household Size
5.99
SC Population
107
SC Male Population
51
SC Female Population
56
SC Population Share
8.39
ST Population
1,149
ST Male Population
588
ST Female Population
561
ST Population Share
90.05
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Jhunkar list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Jhunkar. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Jhunkar include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Jhunkar include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Jhunkar include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Jhunkar is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Jhunkar show that net sown area is 215.2 hectares and irrigated land is 34.6 hectares (16.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Forest Area In Hectares
43.14 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
46.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
16 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
100 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
31 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
103 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
215.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
180.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
34.6
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
34.6 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.