Jhirka

Block / Subdivision Nirsa Chirkunda
District Dhanbad
State Jharkhand

About Jhirka

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jhirka village is 362076. Jhirka village is located in Nirsa Chirkunda subdivision of Dhanbad district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Chirkunda (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Dhanbad. As per 2009 stats, Belkupa is the gram panchayat of Jhirka village.

The total geographical area of village is 185 hectares. Jhirka has a total population of 1,119 peoples, out of which male population is 564 while female population is 555. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 984 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jhirka village is 59.34% out of which 70.39% males and 48.11% females are literate. There are about 200 houses in jhirka village.

Nirsa Chirkunda is nearest town to jhirka village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Jhirka

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,119 564 555
Literate Population 664 397 267
Illiterate Population 455 167 288

Connectivity of Jhirka

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Jhirka

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhirka

Where is Jhirka located?

Jhirka village is situated in Nirsa Chirkunda Subdivision, within the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhirka?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhirka is Belkupa (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Jhirka as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jhirka is 1,119, with 564 males and 555 females.

How many households are there in Jhirka as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Jhirka village has a total of 200 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jhirka as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jhirka is 59.34%. The male literacy rate is 70.39%, while the female literacy rate is 48.11%.