Jhander

Jhander is a village located in Ajnala tehsil of Amritsar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Ajnala (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Amritsar . As per 2009 stats, Jhander village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Jhander unique in its vibrant Ajnala-Amritsar region. You’ll see Jhander’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 Jhander

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhander is 037411. The village spans a total geographical area of 472 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143001. Ajnala is nearest town to Jhander village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Jhander 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 Raja sansi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jhander

Population of Jhander

According to the 2011 Census, Jhander has a total population of about 2,299, with approximately 1,223 males and 1,076 females. The sex ratio is around 879 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 282 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,147 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.94%, with male literacy at about 63.04% and female literacy near 58.55%. There are around 418 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhander's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhander

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

Nearby Villages of Jhander

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhander