Jhirna

Jhirna is a village located in Champa tehsil of Janjgir Champa district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Champa (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Janjgir. As per 2009 stats, Jharana is the gram panchayat of Jhirna village.

Here you can discover what makes Jhirna unique in its vibrant Champa-Janjgir Champa region. You’ll see Jhirna’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jhirna

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhirna is 436832. The village spans a total geographical area of 338.07 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 495687. Baradwar is nearest town to Jhirna village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jhirna village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sakri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jhirna

Population of Jhirna

According to the 2011 Census, Jhirna has a total population of about 1,547, with approximately 770 males and 777 females. The sex ratio is around 1009 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 188 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 254 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 34. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.61%, with male literacy at about 75.84% and female literacy near 55.47%. There are around 317 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhirna's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhirna

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jhirna. As per the 2011 stats, Jhirna had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jhirna

Knowing the nearby villages of Jhirna helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jhirna.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhirna