Jirapur
Jirapur | |
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city | |
![]() ![]() Jirapur Location in Madhya Pradesh, India | |
Coordinates: 24°01′N 76°23′E / 24.02°N 76.38°ECoordinates: 24°01′N 76°23′E / 24.02°N 76.38°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Madhya Pradesh |
District | Rajgarh |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 21,724 |
• Male | 11,052 |
• Female | 10,672 |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Pincode(s) | 4656xx |
Area code(s) | +91-7370 |
Vehicle registration | MP-39 |
Jirapur is a town and a nagar panchayat in Rajgarh district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Jirapur is a Tehsil and belongs to Bhopal Division. It is located 39 km towards west from district headquarters Rajgarh, 158 km from the state capital of Bhopal from the east.
Jirapur Tehsil[]
Jirapur Tehsil is bounded by Khilchipur Tehsil towards east, Nalkheda Tehsil towards south, Susner Tehsil towards west, Bakani Tehsil towards the north. Sarangpur City, Shajapur City, Pachore City, Jhalawar City are the nearby Cities to Jirapur. This city is near on MP and Rajasthan border. Jirapur consists of 88 Villages and 88 Panchayats. It is 434 metres in elevation.
For tourists, there are a few places to visit, such as the Balaji Temple, Jirapur dam, the Shiv temple near it, Dug Hanumanji for picnic.
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Transport[]
The nearest airport is Bhopal.
Demographics[]
As of 2011 India census,[1] Jirapur had a population of 21,724. Males constitute 50.87% of the population and females 49.13%. Jirapur has an average literacy rate of 77.23%, higher than the national average of 69.32%. Male literacy is around 86.29% while female literacy rate is 67.90%. About 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Pin Codes of Jirapur Tehsil[]
- 465691 (Jirapur)
- 465693 (Machalpur)
- 465689 (Chhapiheda)
- 465695 (Pipliya Kulmi)
Transport[]
The nearest airport is Bhopal.
References[]
- ^ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India.
- Cities and towns in Rajgarh district
- Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh geography stubs