Jhokha Dangi Village Overview
Jhokha Dangi is a village in Pothia tehsil of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It lies about 18 km from Pothia tehsil headquarters and around 35 km from Kishanganj district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bhotta Thana is the Gram Panchayat for Jhokha Dangi village.
The sections below provide essential information about Jhokha Dangi village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhokha Dangi is 222605. The village covers a geographical area of 148 hectares and has a pincode of 855117. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Location Map of Jhokha Dangi
Population & Demographics of Jhokha Dangi
This section provides population and demographic details of Jhokha Dangi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 458 | 234 | 224 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 80 | 36 | 44 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 455 | 233 | 222 |
| Literate Population | 128 | 75 | 53 |
| Illiterate Population | 330 | 159 | 171 |
Key population details of Jhokha Dangi village are given below:
- Jhokha Dangi village is a small village with a total population of around 458, including approximately 234 males and 224 females, with a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 455 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Jhokha Dangi village is low, with a literacy rate of about 27.95%.
- There are around 101 households in Jhokha Dangi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jhokha Dangi
Transport facilities help residents of Jhokha Dangi village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jhokha Dangi
The following villages are located close to Jhokha Dangi and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jhokha Dangi
- Where is Jhokha Dangi located?
- Jhokha Dangi village is located in Pothia Subdivision, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jhokha Dangi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Jhokha Dangi is Bhotta Thana (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Jhokha Dangi?
- The pincode of Jhokha Dangi is 855117.
- What is the population of Jhokha Dangi?
- Jhokha Dangi has a total population of 458, including 234 males and 224 females.
- How many households are there in Jhokha Dangi?
- There are 101 households in Jhokha Dangi.
- What is the literacy rate in Jhokha Dangi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhokha Dangi is 27.95%. Male literacy is 32.05% and female literacy is 23.66%.