Jhira

Jhira is a village located in Naina Devi tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 92km away from district headquarter Swarghat. Swarghat is the sub-district headquarter of Jhira village. As per 2009 stats, Kotkhas is the gram panchayat of Jhira village.

Here you can discover what makes Jhira unique in its vibrant Naina Devi-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Jhira’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 Jhira

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhira is 019523. The village spans a total geographical area of 62.24 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174002. Anandpur Sahib is nearest town to Jhira village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jhira 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 Sri naina Deviji Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jhira

Population of Jhira

According to the 2011 Census, Jhira has a total population of about 634, with approximately 339 males and 295 females. The sex ratio is around 870 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 59 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 197 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 193. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.03%, with male literacy at about 79.65% and female literacy near 65.42%. There are around 116 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhira's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhira

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

Nearby Villages of Jhira

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhira