Jhabua Pincodes

Jhabua is a district in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, with the town of Jhabua serving as its administrative center.

History:

The history of Jhabua, is deeply rooted in its tribal heritage. Predominantly inhabited by the Bhil and Bhilala tribes, Jhabua’s history is intertwined with the rich culture and traditions of these indigenous communities.
Historically, Jhabua was part of the larger region ruled by various dynasties like the Mauryas, Guptas, and Mughals. However, the district largely retained its tribal character due to its geographical isolation and dense forests. The tribal communities in Jhabua have a long history of self-governance, with their own social and cultural norms.
During the British Raj, Jhabua became part of the princely state of Gwalior. The British influence was relatively limited, allowing the tribes to maintain their traditional lifestyle and customs.
Post-Indian independence in 1947, Jhabua was integrated into the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It was officially recognized as a separate district in 1948.

Geography:

Jhabua district, located in the western part of Madhya Pradesh, is bordered by Gujarat’s Dahod and Chhota Udaipur districts, Rajasthan’s Banswara district, and Madhya Pradesh’s Alirajpur, Dhar, and Ratlam districts. Covering an area of 3,782 km², it features hilly and uneven terrain. The district receives an average rainfall of about 800 mm and is divided into five tehsils and six development blocks. In May 2008, Jhabua district was split into two parts, creating the new Alirajpur district, which includes Aliarajpur, Jobat, Udaigarh, Bhabra, Sondawa, and Katthiwada blocks. The remaining blocks in Jhabua district are Jhabua, Meghnagar, Ranapur, Rama, Thandla, and Petlawad.

Demographics:

The 2011 census reports that Jhabua District has a population of 1,025,048, ranking it 440th among 640 districts in India. It has a population density of 285 people per square kilometer. The gender ratio in Jhabua is 989 women for every 1,000 men, and the literacy rate is 44.45%. Only 8.97% of the population lives in urban areas. Before Alirajpur was separated, the 2001 census showed Jhabua had 784,286 people, mostly rural (91%) and tribal (85.60%). At that time, the sex ratio was 990 and the population density was 206 per km². Jhabua is primarily an Adivasi district, with high illiteracy and poverty rates. Almost half of its population lives below the poverty line. The Bhil and Bhilala tribes are predominant, and over 85% of the population speaks various Bhili dialects. During the 2011 Census in India, 82.19% of Jhabua’s population spoke Bhili as their main language, followed by 9.37% speaking Hindi, 3.45% Malvi, and 2.40% Bhilali. The district also has speakers of Rathwi Bareli, a Bhil language, and Bhilali, with significant numbers of speakers for each.