Jhurko

Block / Subdivision Shikaripara
District Dumka
State Jharkhand

About Jhurko

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jhurko village is 370816. Jhurko village is located in Shikaripara subdivision of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Sikaripara (tehsildar office) and 12km away from district headquarter Dumka. As per 2009 stats, Gandrakpur is the gram panchayat of Jhurko village.

The total geographical area of village is 131.2 hectares. Jhurko has a total population of 589 peoples, out of which male population is 314 while female population is 275. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 875 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jhurko village is 57.39% out of which 70.06% males and 42.91% females are literate. There are about 134 houses in jhurko village. Pincode of jhurko village locality is 814103.

Dumka is nearest town to jhurko village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Jhurko

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 589 314 275
Literate Population 338 220 118
Illiterate Population 251 94 157

Connectivity of Jhurko

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jhurko

Where is Jhurko located?

Jhurko village is situated in Shikaripara Subdivision, within the Dumka district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhurko?

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

What is the pincode of Jhurko?

The pincode of Jhurko is 814103, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jhurko is 589, with 314 males and 275 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Jhurko village has a total of 134 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jhurko is 57.39%. The male literacy rate is 70.06%, while the female literacy rate is 42.91%.